Registered Nurse (RN) - CCU - Coronary Care
UMC Health System
Lubbock, TX

Registered Nurse (RN)- Cardiac Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (FT M-F 4-10 hour shifts plus call)

We've learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas. Full Time M-F Days 4-10 Hour Shifts The Post Anesthesia Care Unit has identified its scope of care to include all aspects of Post Anesthesia Care, specifically to assist the surgical and cardiac patient in returning to a hemodynamically stable condition after an anesthetic by providing safe, knowledgeable, and individualized nursing care in the immediate post anesthesia phase. The Cardiac PACU focuses on recovering Cardiac Cath Lab patients. Registered professional nurse who assesses, implements or delegates, plans, and evaluates total nursing care and functions in accordance with established philosophy, providing and directing patient care for a group of patients. Relates effectively with other shifts/departments for optimal continuity of care. Qualifications: * Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing * Valid Texas RN License/Eligible Compact License * Must maintain a current BLS, ACLS, & PALS certification from American Heart Association * BSN required or obtained within 3 years of hire * Minimum of 1 year of acute care experience * CVICU experience required * PACU experience preferred * May float to main PACU if desired * CPAN/CAPA certification preferred UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. * Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.*