Registered Nurse PACU - PRN

Welcome to Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital – Arlington, TX, where we focus on an environment of excellence, growth, and specialized patient care.  We are a dynamic community dedicated to revolutionizing orthopedic and spine care!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our PACU department!

Registered Nurse PACU at Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital – Arlington:

• Under the direct supervision of the Pre-op/PACU Director.
• This nurse is responsible for implementing the Post Anesthesia Care record, nursing care plan and the assimilation of the patient’s hospital record.
• The nurse is also responsible for implementing all physician orders, providing for the continuity and quality nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patients’ condition, providing patient safety comfort, and privacy at all times.
• At times, assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation and utilizing sterile technique as deemed appropriate.

Why Choose Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital – Arlington?

• A Legacy of Expertise: Join a 38-bed hospital that has proudly been serving Arlington residents and patients from across the region since 2010. We're not just a hospital; we're the only specialized facility of our kind in the DFW Metroplex, bringing world-class experts close to home for the highest level of orthopedic and spine care.

• USPI Partnership: Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital – Arlington is a proud joint venture between United Surgical Partners International, local physicians, and Baylor Scott & White. This partnership fosters an environment of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

• Committed Patient Care: Our focus is delivering top-quality, specialized treatment with compassion tailored to each individual. We're committed to ensuring all patients feel comfortable, informed, and empowered about their surgery, making this hospital experience a positive one.

• Accreditation & Certification: Our facility holds accreditation from The Joint Commission and is fully licensed by the state of Texas. Along with our Total Joint Program and Spine Program. Additionally, we have been awarded with Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Customer Service Award. Our commitment to meeting rigorous performance standards ensures the highest level of care for our patients.

Join us at Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital – Arlington and embark on a journey of professional fulfillment, growth, and meaningful patient care. Apply today to be part of our esteemed team, where your expertise and dedication create an exceptional healthcare environment. Your path to a rewarding career starts here!

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Texas Nursing License.
• Current CPR, ACLS required.
• PALS required for FT, PRN 3, PRN 4 within 90 days of hire.
• PALS preferred for PRN 1 and PRN 2.

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• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in a hospital setting.
• 2 years Critical Care experience preferred.
• PreOp PACU experience strongly preferred. 
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good organization habits.
• Ability to adapt to change quickly, strong knowledge base relative to surgery procedures and management of the surgical patient.
• Understands principles of aseptic technique and their implementation.
• Ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatrics.
• Excellent teaching skills.
• Basic knowledge of continuous quality improvement ideology.