Registered Nurse

SNI Companies has partnered with a great healthcare organization in the Austin area that is seeking a PACU Nurse. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing care to patients while adhering to compliance standards. This candidate should be able to recognize patient needs and prioritize those needs with the needs outlined by physicians.

• Assess patients' physical and emotional needs.
• Take and record vital signs and medical histories.
• Initiate IVs and administer pre-operative medications.

• Observe patients for side effects of anesthesia.
• Monitor and record patient vital signs.
• Assess patients' level of consciousness and comfort.

• Administer pain medications and other treatments as necessary.
• Change wound dressings and provide post-operative care.

• Communicate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Provide detailed handovers to the next shift.

• Provide pre- and post-operative care instructions to patients and their families.
• Answer questions and address concerns regarding surgery and recovery.
• Offer emotional support and reassurance.

• Must be a Registered Professional Nurse with current licensure in the state of Texas
• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) with at least 2 years of experience in pre-operative or post-anesthesia care.
• Preferred certification in Post-Anesthesia Nursing (CPAN) and Basic Life Support (BLS)