Registered Nurse PACU

**Your future role at a glance** **Location:** Manhattan, KS **Facility:** Ascension Via Christi **Department:** PACU **Schedule:** Rotating | PRN **Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity** Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. **Benefits that help you thrive** + **Retirement:** 403(b) plan + **Well-being support:** Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources **How you'll make an impact in this role** + Deliver care for post-operative and post-procedural patients during the immediate recovery phase. + Adhere to AORN and ASPAN standards for aseptic technique and perianesthesia practice. + Continuously evaluate, document, and report patient responses to anesthesia and surgical interventions. + Act as a patient advocate by assessing, monitoring, and aggressively managing post-operative pain and sedation levels. + Anticipate patient needs and potential complications by understanding the specific nuances of each procedure. **What minimum requirements you'll need** Licensure / Certification / Registration: Required Credential(s): + Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. + BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. + Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Preferred Credential(s): + Pediatric Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Education: + Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire. **_Equal employment opportunity employer_** Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) ( poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) ( poster. **_Fraud prevention notice_** Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. **_E-Verify statement_** Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here ( for more information.