Prime Healthcare

Acquires and reorganizes underperforming hospitals

Registered Nurse - Recovery Room

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeHarlingen, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A current and valid state Registered Nurse license is required.
A current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certificate is required upon hire and must be maintained.
An American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certificate is required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained.
Previous critical care or post-anesthesia care unit experience is required, or a minimum of one year of on-the-job training is required.

Responsibilities

Closely monitor patients’ vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and respiration, to detect complications early.
Assess and manage patients’ pain levels and administer medications as needed to keep them comfortable.
Ensure patients maintain a clear airway and adequate breathing, and address respiratory issues that may arise after anesthesia.
Continuously assess patients’ level of consciousness, neurological status, and overall stability as they recover from anesthesia.
Inspect surgical sites, manage drains, and dress wounds as necessary while observing for signs of infection or other complications.
Offer reassurance and comfort to patients as they wake up, maintain a calm and soothing environment, and keep their families informed about the patient’s condition and expected recovery timeline.
Communicate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals about patients’ status and any concerns.
Document all aspects of care provided, including medications administered, patient responses, and interventions performed.
Provide post-operative discharge instructions to outpatients before discharge.

Desired Qualifications

A Critical Care Registered Nurse certification is preferred.
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is preferred.

Overview

Position: Registered Nurse

Department: Recovery Room/PACU

Shifts Available: Days (some call)

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 8 hour shifts

Location: Harlingen Medical Center, Harlingen TX

Responsibilities

**If you have at least one year of experience in the Perioperative area of the operating room as a Circulator, OR Nurse, PACU Nurse or Surgical Nurse you are encouraged to apply!

Closely monitor patients’ vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and respiration, to detect any complications early
Assess and manage pain levels, administer medications as needed to keep the patient comfortable
Ensure the patient maintains a clear airway and adequate breathing, address any respiratory issues that may arise post-anesthesia
Continuously assess the patient’s level of consciousness, neurological status, and overall stability as they recover from anesthesia
Inspect surgical sites, manage drains, and dress wounds as necessary, while observing for signs of infection or other complications
Offer reassurance and comfort to patients as they wake up, often disoriented, in a calm and soothing environment, keep the patient’s family informed about their condition and the expected timeline for recovery
Communicate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals regarding the patient’s status and any concerns that arise
Document all aspects of care provided, including medications administered, patient responses, and any interventions performed
Deliver post-operative discharge instructions to outpatients prior to discharge

Qualifications

1. Current and valid state RN License.

2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3. ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

4. Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on the job training.

5. Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.

6. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

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Pay Transparency

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

Health, dental, and vision insurance options
Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
Employer 401K options
Tuition reimbursement options
Life, disability, and other insurance options
Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Full Time
Shift

Days
Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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About the Company

Prime Healthcare

Acquires and reorganizes underperforming hospitals

Prime Healthcare operates a network of hospitals and outpatient centers across the United States, concentrating on turning around financially struggling facilities. It invests in infrastructure and technology, restructures operations, and negotiates payer terms (including pursuing higher out-of-network reimbursements) to improve financial performance, and it manages both for-profit hospitals and not-for-profit facilities through the Prime Healthcare Foundation. The company aims to raise clinical quality and patient safety while expanding access in hundreds of communities, though it has faced legal and regulatory scrutiny over billing practices and service-line decisions. Its goal is to stabilize and improve the financial and clinical performance of underperforming hospitals so they can continue serving their communities.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $2.2B
Headquarters: Ontario, CA
Founded: 2001

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