Clinical Nurse - PACU

Vetted Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions seeks an experienced RN to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced PACU. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for diverse surgical patients and educate on post-treatment needs.

Ideal candidates have a Nursing Diploma/ADN, RN licensure, and preferably BSN with two years' experience and critical care exposure. Strong critical thinking and professional judgment are valued in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required; nursing diploma or ADN minimum.
• Preferred BSN and two years of experience.
• Critical care experience is advantageous.
• Ability to work safely and exercise professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring patient safety, quality care, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop and communicate care plans.
• Assessing physical, psychosocial, cultural, and emotional needs and addressing patient preferences.
• Providing education on illness management, medication, and discharge instructions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical judgment

Adherence to standards

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing Diploma / ADN

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves providing direct patient care in a fast-paced PACU environment, managing recovery for diverse surgical patients including neuro, transplants, orthopedics, ENT, cardiovascular, thoracic, trauma, and spine cases. The nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans, promote patient and family-centered care, and educate on post-treatment needs. Critical thinking, clinical judgment, and adherence to standards are essential, with experience in critical care preferred.

This position involves providing direct patient care in a fast-paced PACU environment, managing recovery for diverse surgical patients including neuro, transplants, orthopedics, ENT, cardiovascular, thoracic, trauma, and spine cases. The nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans, promote patient and family-centered care, and educate on post-treatment needs. Critical thinking, clinical judgment, and adherence to standards are essential, with experience in critical care preferred.

Responsibilities Include

• Ensuring patient safety, quality care, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop and communicate care plans.
• Assessing physical, psychosocial, cultural, and emotional needs and addressing patient preferences.
• Providing education on illness management, medication, and discharge instructions.

Qualifications And Skills

• Minimum of a Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree; RN licensure required.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Nursing and two years of experience.
• Critical care experience is advantageous.
• Ability to work safely, demonstrate professional judgment, and engage in continuous professional development.

Additional Information:

The role offers career advancement opportunities through a structured RN Career Ladder, professional growth, leadership development, and competitive benefits including insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.