Registered Nurse PACU

Job Description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PACU

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5 PM to 7 AM

Are you dedicated to enhancing the patient experience? At our organization, we prioritize compassionate care delivered with integrity. We treat our patients like family! Kickstart your career as a Registered Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at our facility.

Position Overview and Qualifications

As a PACU Registered Nurse, you will be essential in providing immediate post-operative care for surgical patients. Your duties will encompass:

• Managing airway support and closely monitoring neurological and cardiac conditions.
• Responding swiftly to any complications or adverse effects.
• Administering initial wound care at the surgical site and ensuring patient stability during recovery.
• Collaborating with the surgical and anesthesia teams.

This position requires on-call availability during specific non-business hours, which will be discussed during the interview process.

Position Highlights:

• Self-scheduling options available, posted four weeks in advance.
• Supportive leadership that fosters a collaborative and respectful team environment, encouraging nurses to ask questions and share insights.
• Access to staffing support from Certified Nurse Assistants, Patient Care Technicians, Charge Nurses, and an internal RN float pool.
• Regular rounding with unit leaders to ensure your suggestions for patient care are valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality, patient-focused care while implementing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as a vital member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team, including providers and therapy staff.
• Utilize the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to deliver safe nursing care independently.
• Assess patient conditions, monitor throughout your shift, and meticulously document any changes along with the care provided.
• Educate patients and their families or caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, and follow-up care.

Qualifications Required:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification must be obtained within six months of starting employment.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of starting employment.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification must be obtained within six months of starting employment.
• Must hold a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Previous experience in PACU or ICU is required.
• On-call requirements include 1-2 holidays per year and weekend rotation every six weeks.

Benefits Offered:

Our organization provides a comprehensive rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our team members. Benefits include:

• Extensive medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including complimentary counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off programs, family leave, and both short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and scholarships.
• Additional benefits for family planning, adoption assistance, life insurance, and more.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About Our Facility:

Our medical center is an 80+ bed full-service hospital serving Lee's Summit and surrounding areas. We are supported by over 300 physicians across more than 40 specialties and employ over 500 skilled staff members along with 60 volunteers. Our services include cardiology, cancer care, emergency services, imaging, and various surgical specialties. We are proud to be a dually-accredited Chest Pain and Primary Stroke Center.

We have been recognized multiple times as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® and have invested significantly in charitable care and community support.

If you seek a fulfilling opportunity that promotes personal and professional growth, we invite you to apply for the Registered Nurse PACU position. We review applications promptly and will reach out to qualified candidates for interviews. Discover the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.