PreOp/PACU Charge Nurse

6 days ago

Austin, Texas, United States University of Texas at Austin Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced PreOp/PACU Charge Nurse to join our team at the Ambulatory Surgery Center at UT Health Austin. As a key member of our nursing staff, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating the nursing care provided to surgical patients during the pre-, intra-, and post-operative period.

Key Responsibilities
  • Function in all perioperative clinical settings and be willing to cross-train to achieve the full capacity of care.
  • Work collaboratively with surgeon offices, ASC staff, and adjunct UT departments to facilitate operational workflows and ensure overall goals of the organization are met consistently.
  • Liaise with physician offices and vendors for medication, supply, and equipment requests.
  • Communicate effectively with surgeons to keep preference cards up to date.
  • Act as the Team Leader for clinical staff in the Pre- & Post/PACU settings.
  • Collaborate with the ASC Nurse Manager, OR Charge RN, and Surgical Technologist Lead for the planning and distribution of patient assignments based on skill-mix and patient acuities.
  • Review upcoming surgical cases to forecast and plan for supply procurement, staffing needs, etc.
  • Create the staff schedule on a weekly basis and monitor/approve timecards for accuracy.
  • Coordinate interdisciplinary care and manage the patient board.
  • Lead routine staff huddles to maintain team alignment.
  • Identify learning opportunities and work with the Staff Development Coordinator to provide enriching educational experiences.
  • Assess the learning needs of clinical staff and provide orientation and ongoing educational opportunities.
  • Provide periodic and annual evaluations of staff according to the reporting structure set forth by the Administrative Director.
  • Investigate and resolve incidents and complaints from physicians, patients, visitors, and staff in conjunction with ASC Leadership.
  • Responsible for the ongoing analysis and evaluation of nursing services rendered.
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Available as a resource during site surveys.
Requirements
  • Active Texas RN license.
  • A minimum of five years intraoperative experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
  • BLS Certification.
  • ACLS Certification.
  • PALS Certification.
  • Flexibility in days and hours available to work.
  • Knowledge of current surgical procedures and anesthesia care.
  • Demonstrated leadership, organizing, and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective problem-solving skills to include data analysis and judgment to make effective decisions.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, multi-physician practice environment.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with providers, staff, and patients.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills and experience with electronic health records.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous Charge Nurse experience.
  • Master's Degree in Nursing.
  • CAPA/CPAN certification.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish.
  • Experience in the Pre-, Intra-, and Post-operative setting.
  • Experience in an ambulatory surgery center.

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