Registered Nurse - PACU - Full Time

PACU NurseThe post-anesthesia care unit nurse (PACU nurse) provides care for post-operative patients of all ages recovering from anesthesia, including general, regional, and local. The PACU nurse evaluates plans, implements, and documents nursing care, assessment for pain, maintains hemodynamic and neurological stability, and maintains a patent airway. Due to the possibility of rapid changes in a patient's physiological condition, PACU RNs are required to administer diligent care via monitoring, assessment, intervention, and continuous reassessment.Education: Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in NursingExperience: Previous nursing experience preferredSkills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrate effective leadership abilities Exhibits valuable time management skills Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environmentLicensure/Certification/Registration: Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days ACLS must be obtained within one year of hire PALS must be obtained within one year of hire