Job Posting Title:

PreOp/PACU Charge Nurse, Ambulatory Surgery Center, UT Health Austin

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Hiring Department:

Dell Medical School

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Feb 21, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Ambulatory Surgery Center with UT Health Austin at the Dell Medical School is seeking a PreOp/PACU Charge Nurse.

Purpose

The PreOp/PACU Charge Nurse will serve as a key team member in the Ambulatory Surgery Center at UT Health Austin. This position is responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating the nursing care provided to the surgical patient during the pre- and post-operative period.

Responsibilities

Functions in all pre- and post-operative clinical settings and must be willing to cross-train to achieve the full capacity of care. Collaborates with the ASC Nurse Manager, OR Charge RN & PACU Charge RN for the planning and distribution of patient assignments based on skill-mix and patient acuities. Liaises with physician offices and vendors for medication, supply and equipment requests. Communicates effectively with surgeons to keep preference cards up to date. Works collaboratively with surgeon offices, ASC staff and adjunct UT departments to facilitate operational workflows and ensure overall goals of the organization are met consistently.

Acts as the Team Leader for clinical staff in the Pre-admission Testing and Pre-operative settings. Reviews upcoming surgical cases to forecast and plan for supply procurement, staffing needs, etc. Creates the staff schedule on a weekly basis and monitors/approves timecards for accuracy. Coordinates interdisciplinary care and manages the patient board.

Leads routine staff huddles to maintain team alignment. Identifies learning opportunities and works with the Staff Development Coordinator to provide enriching educational experiences. Assesses the learning needs of clinical staff and provides orientation and ongoing educational opportunities. Provides periodic and annual evaluations of staff according to the reporting structure set forth by the Director.

Investigates and resolves 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. Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Available as a resource during site surveys.

Makes recommendations for organizational needs and quality improvement opportunities. Participates in quality and performance improvement projects. Ensures compliance with organizational policies & procedures. Performs periodic chart audits in accordance with documentation protocols prior to and after the surgical procedure. Maintains inventory in care areas and required logs.

Must have a flexible schedule and willingness to report to work with short notice and be willing to function in a staff clinical role during times of need. Maintains and demonstrates current skills and knowledge of intravenous therapy, medication administration and effects, patient assessment, airway maintenance, patient education, emotional/social support of patients and families, and other needed clinical competencies.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Active Texas RN license and a minimum of five years perioperative experience. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. BLS Certification. ACLS Certification. PALS Certification. 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, diverse 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  
 

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

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.

Salary Range

$100,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Work hours are variable based on patient care needs but are generally Monday-Friday

Ability to sit and stand for prolong periods of time, ability to walk, some bending, stooping and stretching

Ability to perform overhead and low reaching activities

Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to provide patient are and operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, and occasional use of other office equipment

Requires normal range of hearing/eyesight/voice projection to record, prepare, and communicate appropriately

Physical strength for equipment needs and patient care activities; may require frequent lifting/moving up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting/moving in excess of 50 pounds 

Ability to move quickly in response to patient needs

Exposure to noisy equipment 

Subject to varying and unpredictable situations, high stress/pressure, handles emergency or crisis situations, regular interaction with emotional patients and/or family members

Work is performed in a patient care setting and may involve exposure to infections, communicable diseases and hazardous materials, radiation/laser, waste gases and blood and body fluids. Frequent exposure to water and chemicals used in disinfection/sterilization process

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.