Clinical Nurse PACU Weekend Option

Vetted Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking an RN to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced PACU setting. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care in line with standards.

Responsibilities include patient education on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration, plus collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure safe and effective care across the continuum.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree, RN license, no prior experience required.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, at least 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced PACU environment following established standards.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
• Educate patients and families on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans with the healthcare team.
• Communicate effectively across the continuum of care and address patient needs and barriers.

Skills

Critical thinking

Professional judgment

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree

RN license

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview:

Provides direct patient care in a fast-paced PACU environment, assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care within established standards.

Responsibilities

• Promote patient and family-centered care by educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participate in activities that enhance patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, along with ongoing professional development.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, ensuring effective communication across the continuum of care.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs, considering patient preferences and barriers to involvement.
• Maintain safety awareness as a core aspect of job performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree, RN license, no prior experience required.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, at least 2 years of experience.

Skills & Attributes:

Critical thinking, professional judgment, excellent communication, and teamwork skills are essential. Ability to work safely and effectively in a high-pressure environment is required.