RN - Perioperative/PACU Specialist

RN - Perioperative/PACU Specialist

Join a dedicated healthcare team in the Midwest region as a Perioperative/PACU Registered Nurse (RN), providing compassionate and expert care to patients before, during, and after surgery. This role involves direct patient care using the nursing process, demonstrating clinical competence, 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 safe care environment.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care, including medication administration, nursing interventions, and patient and family education, all within established policies.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments to monitor status, enhance quality, and ensure safety, providing accurate information to the healthcare team.
• Document patient care activities and quality monitoring efficiently to support compliance with core quality measures.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, team members, patients, and families to improve outcomes and enhance the patient experience.
• Delegate tasks appropriately while fostering teamwork and accountability.
• Adapt positively to healthcare dynamics and changes, supporting the organization's mission and values.
• Incorporate critical thinking into nursing practice and pursue ongoing education and professional development.
• Perform delegated tasks to maintain quality and patient safety.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred; graduation from an accredited nursing school required.

Experience

At least one year of healthcare experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Current RN license in Missouri or a Compact State.
• 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 perform activities such as standing, walking, 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.