RN - Perioperative/PACU Specialist

Join a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region, providing exceptional perioperative and post-anesthesia care. This role involves delivering direct patient care through the nursing process, demonstrating clinical expertise, and adhering to professional nursing ethics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to established safety protocols including infection prevention, safe patient handling, and critical lab notifications to maintain a secure care environment.
• Administer medications, perform nursing interventions, and provide education to patients and families, all within established policies to ensure quality outcomes and patient safety.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments to monitor status, enhance quality, and communicate vital information to the healthcare team.
• Document patient care activities accurately to support compliance with quality measures.
• Effectively communicate with physicians, team members, patients, and families to improve outcomes and promote a positive care experience.
• Delegate tasks appropriately while fostering teamwork and accountability.
• Adapt positively to healthcare dynamics and pursue continuous professional development.
• Perform delegated tasks to maintain quality and enhance patient safety.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Graduation from an accredited nursing program required.

Experience

At least one year of healthcare experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Current RN license in a Compact State or the state of Missouri.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Mental and Physical Demands

Requires considerable mental focus, ability to lift up to 35 lbs, and frequent walking, standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching.

Working Conditions

Frequent exposure to infectious and communicable diseases, occasional encounters with hostile individuals, and minimal physical discomfort.