Cath Lab RN: Preop/PACU Care Specialist

Phelps Health; Rolla, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri, seeks a PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care using the nursing process and maintain high safety and quality standards. The role emphasizes patient and family teaching, accurate documentation, and effective communication with physicians and the health care team.

Required certifications include BLS and ACLS, PALS, with Missouri RN licensure or a compact state. A BSN is preferred, and one year of health care experience is favored.

Qualifications

• RN license in Missouri or Compact State
• BSN preferred, accredited nursing school
• BLS required, ACLS and PALS certifications required
• One year health care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process
• Administer medications and perform nursing interventions
• Document patient care activities and quality monitoring items
• Educate patients and families and ensure informed consent
• Communicate pertinent information to physicians and care team
• Delegate tasks while maintaining safe patient care
• Support hospital mission, vision and values

Skills

Nursing process

Clinical competence

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri, seeks a PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care using the nursing process and maintain high safety and quality standards. The role emphasizes patient and family teaching, accurate documentation, and effective communication with physicians and the health care team.

Required certifications include BLS and ACLS, PALS, with Missouri RN licensure or a compact state. A BSN is preferred, and one year of health care experience is favored.