What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse / RN PACU position at UT Health East Texas?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a variable shift, PRN, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) in Tyler, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with 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:
- UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our Midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program, and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.
Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who uses the nursing process to provide and direct patient care for a group of patients for a designated time frame.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Must maintain current Texas RN License
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certified (within 90 days of hire)
- Trauma Certification Course (TNCC, ATLS, TCAR within 1 year of hire)
Preferred Job Requirements:
- PACU, ICU, ER, or other acceptable acute care experience