Clinical Nurse - PACU

Vetted Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a registered nurse to join a dynamic PACU team delivering post-anesthesia and critical care in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will assess, plan, and evaluate patient care within nursing standards, educating patients and families as needed.

Experience in critical care or Phase 1 PACU is preferred, though new graduates are considered. Applicants must hold an RN license; BSN preferred and ADN considered, and be able to work in a safety-sensitive environment with

Qualifications

• RN license required; BSN preferred, ADN considered.
• Experience in critical care or Phase 1 PACU preferred; new graduates considered.
• Ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment with alertness and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care within nursing standards.
• Promoting patient and family-centered care through education on illness management, medication, and post-treatment needs.
• Ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while participating in professional development.
• Developing and communicating individualized care plans in collaboration with the interprofessional team, patients, and families.
• Assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences, values, and cultural considerations.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

ADN considered

Job description

Join a dynamic PACU team providing specialized post-anesthesia and critical care in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities Include

• Assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care within nursing standards.
• Promoting patient and family-centered care through education on illness management, medication, and post-treatment needs.
• Ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while participating in professional development.
• Developing and communicating individualized care plans in collaboration with the interprofessional team, patients, and families.
• Assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences, values, and cultural considerations.

Qualifications

• RN license required; BSN preferred, ADN considered.
• Experience in critical care or Phase 1 PACU is preferred; new graduates considered.
• Ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment with alertness and professionalism.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Commitment to teamwork, safety, and excellence aligned with organizational values.

This role offers opportunities to work with diverse high-acuity patients, participate in innovative procedures, and grow professionally within a renowned hospital setting.