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Lawton Plastic Surgery

San Antonio, Texas

Eligibility
PACUPost-surgery recovery

Posted Jun 23

Unit and setting
PACU
License
RN licenseRegistered Nurse licensed in applicable region
Term
Permanent

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License
Registered Nurse licensed in applicable region

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Floating
Floats to other units

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Lawton Plastic Surgery
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Lawton Plastic Surgery is a private plastic surgery practice located in the Remington Oaks Medical Building at 525 Oak Centre Drive, Suite 260, San Antonio, Texas 78258. The practice is led by Dr. Gary P. Lawton, MD, FACS, a board-certified…

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Overview

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care across various settings, including assessment, monitoring, and treatment in collaboration with the healthcare team.
  • Perform basic nursing procedures such as IV insertion, catheterization, wound care, and medication administration while maintaining patient safety.
  • Document accurately in chart by dictating, monitor patient status, and update care plans to reflect changes.
  • Assist in post-surgery recovery and PACU care, ensuring comfort, airway management, and timely communication with physicians.
  • Educate patients and families on care plans, health coaching, and discharge instructions, promoting continuity of care

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse licensed in applicable region; current ACLS/CPR certification
  • Proficient in patient assessment, basic life support, IV insertion, catheterization, tube feeding, and overall patient care
  • Experience with PACU or post-surgery recovery is a plus
  • Ability to work in diverse settings , surgery and clinic sides of office; strong critical thinking and communication skills

Summary

Registered Nurse role reporting to a clinical supervisor, you will provide comprehensive patient care across various settings, including post-surgery recovery environments. Leveraging core nursing skills in patient assessment, IV insertion, catheterization, advanced life support, and documentation, you will monitor vitals, administer treatments, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams. Your premium experience in acute or long-term care, critical care awareness, and specialized procedures enhances patient outcomes. This position emphasizes compassionate care, safety, and adherence to clinical protocols within a collaborative healthcare environment.

Work Location: In person

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In San Antonio, TX

San Antonio, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% below the US average

Median rent
$1,324/mo
Household income
$65,056/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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