Ballas Surgery Center - PACU RN

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Benefits starting day one

No Call / No Weekends / No Holidays

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital is seeking an RN in peri‑anesthesia. This position supports ambulatory surgery patients, with a focus on pre and post‑care. Located at the Ballas Surgery Center, the role emphasizes patient safety and teamwork in a fast‑paced perioperative setting.

Ideal candidates have PACU/critical care exposure, current RN licensure, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certification. The job offers a set 4‑day schedule, benefits eligibility starting the first month, and a strong BJC support

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Peri‑anesthesia nursing experience preferred.
• PACU experience preferred.
• ICU, ED or Critical Care RN experience needed.
• BLS, ACLS or PALS certification needed.
• Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree required; Bachelor's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in the peri‑anesthesia department.
• Educates patients and families on care plans and post‑op instructions.
• Participates in safety, quality, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Develops and documents plans of care with the interprofessional team.
• Communicates the care plan across the continuum and coordinates care.

Skills

PACU experience

ICU/ED/Critical Care RN

BLS/ACLS/PALS certified

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

• Located at the BJWCH Ballas Surgery Center
• Full Time - 4 days per week set schedule 09:30 - 19:00
• PACU experience preferred
• ICU, ED or Critical Care RN experience needed
• BLS, ACLS or PALS certification needed
• Benefits eligible first day of month after start
• 401K with match

Additional Information About The Role

• Located at the BJWCH Ballas Surgery Center
• Full Time - 4 days per week set schedule 09:30 - 19:00
• • NO Call NO Weekends NO Holidays
• PACU experience preferred
• ICU, ED or Critical Care RN experience needed
• BLS, ACLS or PALS certification needed
• Benefits eligible first day of month after start
• 401K with match

The BJWC Surgery Center, located at 450 North New Ballas Rd, cares for ambulatory surgery patients undergoing otolaryngology and ophthalmology procedures. This RN position is in the peri‑anesthesia department, and will be trained in both the pre and post care of patients.

Overview

Barnes‑Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park‑like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration.
• Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care. Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population‑specific needs.
• BJC has determined this is a safety‑sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's
• Nursing

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• Nursing

Experience

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well‑being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

• Not all benefits apply to all jobs

Equal Opportunity Employer