Registered Nurse / RN PACUArdent Health

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Recovery (PACU) Registered Nurse in Harker Heights, TX.

 

Why Join Us?

 

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services and more.

Responsibilities

• The nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to identify patient needs for continuous assessment in the PACU.
• The nurse will document and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing actions and ensure a safe environment of care.
• The PACU nurse is responsible and accountable for working with other departments to ensure continuity of care. 

Qualifications

Job Requirements: 

• Completion of education to obtain Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• RN with Texas Board of Nursing – OR – current home state license is required for multi-state license recognition through the Nurse Licensure Compact. 

• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

• Active ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification through AHA is required upon hire.

• Active PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification is required upon hire.

• 1+ years of experience in a PACU hospital setting.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.

Preferred Job Requirements: 

• Experience with patient safety best practices