RN Seasonal Registered Nurse PACU

Company: Medical City Las Colinas
Location: Irving
Posted on: February 18, 2021

Job Description:

Description

SHIFT: PRN

SCHEDULE: PRN/Per Diem

Registered Nurse PACU

Seasonal - Flexible Shifts

RN / Registered Nurse

Seasonal Position for PACU

Seasonal Program Runs August 2, 2020 to April 24, 2021

Seasonal Rate: $57.00

Completion Bonus: $4000 Paid after the successful completion of 18 weeks of employment while meeting all shift requirements during that time period.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

* Completion bonus to be paid after the successful completion of 18 consecutive weeks of employment while meeting all shift requirements during that time period. Only one (1) completion bonus will be paid per 36 week season.


* All seasonal RNs are required to work a minimum of 72 hours per pay period during the seasonal period.


* Within a close geography, you may be asked to float to another facility that has an emergent staffing need.


* Four (4) weekend shifts are required each 4 week schedule period.


* During the course of the 18 week period, the employee is required to work two (2) holiday shifts (defined by Department Manager or designee).


* Seasonal Staff are PRN status employees and are subject to first call-off. There is no guarantee of hours by the hospital.


* Seasonal Staff will not be eligible for benefits, except 401(k) and retirement contribution per the PRN policy.


* Registered Nurses who are in the Seasonal program will have one opportunity to pass the clinical competency evaluation.


* Current FT/PT & PRN Level 3 employees are not eligible to join the Seasonal program for 2020-2021 with the exception of RNs that participated in the Seasonal program in 2019-2020.


* Shifts may vary based on the needs of the department.



Do you have a passion for healthcare and helping others? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment? Jump-start your career in our Surgical Services department. Submit your application today!

The Registered Staff Nurse is responsible for planning and providing individual goal directed nursing care that promotes, advocates for, and strives to protect the health, safety and rights of the individual, family and community. The nurse possesses knowledge of the principles of growth and development and the particular skills necessary to provide optimum patient care to the population for which he or she is employed. The RN is accountable for their practice and care coordination. The RN is expected to practice autonomously utilizing evidence based practices. The practice of the Registered Nurse will support the mission, vision and values of Medical City Frisco - A Medical City Plano Facility and the philosophy of the Department of Nursing.

POSITION SUMMARY AND DUTIES: Pre-OP / PACU RN

* Assess patients prior to surgery
* Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and in order
* Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
* Initiate IVs and ensure that patients are informed about the procedure
* Assess patients' post-operative condition
* Monitor vital signs
* Log all findings in patient files
* Answer patient questions and ensure they are kept comfortable
* Monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to the physician --- Perform intervention duties in cases of post-operative emergencies

Qualifications

QUALIFICTIONS AND REEQUIREMENTS:

The RN provides direct nursing in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. The current requirements are:

* Graduated from an accredited school with Bachelors of Science in Nursing


* Texas RN licensure or compact license with the ability to obtain permanent license in Texas


* Current certification as a BLS healthcare upon hire by American Heart Association
* ACMedical City Frisco
* ACLS and PALS required within 3 months
* Pre-op experience and Post-Op required to be considered for this role.

About Us:

Medical City Las Colinas, built in 1997, is a 100 bed full service, acute-care facility offering a wide range of services to the community and families we serve.

Our facility has ranked among HCA's Top 10 in employee engagement and has ranked in the Top 20 in each of the past four years!!-which means you'll work with a family who deeply shares your commitment to quality care. If you share the same commitment to patient care, peer engagement and community service then Medical City Las Colinas is the place for you-Apply online today.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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