RN - Preop, PACU, Endoscopy - Springwoods Village - Kelsey Seybold Clinic

RN - Preop, PACU, Endoscopy - Springwoods Village - Kelsey Seybold Clinic at Optum summary:
This role is for a Registered Nurse specializing in perioperative and ambulatory surgical center care, including preoperative, post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), and endoscopy services across multiple units. Responsibilities include providing high-quality nursing care, patient communication, process improvement, staff education, and leadership roles depending on experience level. The position requires nursing licensure, relevant certifications such as ACLS and PALS, and clinical experience in specialized nursing settings within a multi-specialty healthcare clinic.
Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation’s leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties.

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Position Summary:

We are seeking qualified candidates for the role of Registered Nurse-ASC at varying levels (I, II,III,IV). The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level based on qualifications and experience. All levels contribute to patient care under the supervision of licensed medical professionals, with increasing responsibilities at higher levels.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Registered Nurse-ASC I:
- Provide nursing care to patients in an assigned unit.
- Possesses knowledge and skills to meet nursing standards for professional practice specified in Texas Nurse Practice Act with supervision.
- Provide patient care through nursing-based practices upon the American Nurses Association Standards of Professional Practice and Professional Performance. Values specialty unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals

• Registered Nurse-ASC II:
- Same duties as Registered Nurse ASC-I
- Demonstrate a proficiency in delivering high quality age specific patient care
- Develop effective working relationships with all members of the ASC and Clinic
- Communicate information effectively, appropriately, and with courtesy regarding patient conditions to those who require the information including physicians, anesthesia, management, staff, patients, families, and visitors
- Perform safe and competent nursing care according to the organization’s policy & procedures and or ASPAN (American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nursing) standards and or AORN (Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses) standards and or SGNA (Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates) standards

• Registered Nurse-ASC III:
- Same duties as Registered Nurse-ASC I/II
- Must work in 2 or more units within the department
- Responsible for precepting new employees and assuming the charge role when needed. Assists with education initiatives
- Contributes to process improvement and quality by auditing/tracking key performance indicators

• Registered Nurse-ASC IV:
- Same duties as Registered Nurse-ASC I/II/III
- Must work in 3 or more units within the department
- Responsible for precepting new employees and assuming the charge role when needed. Assists with education initiatives
- Facilitates patient experience by assisting with the development and implementation of action plans. Contributes to process improvement and quality by auditing/tracking two key performance indicators
- Promotes team knowledge by providing 2 in-services per year
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications (All Levels):

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)

• Valid Texas RN license

• Basic Life Support certification through American Heart Association

Preferred…