Clinical Nurse - Phase I PACU

Vetted Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a dedicated PACU Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced operating recovery area. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care in partnership with surgical teams.

The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, safety, and high-quality outcomes. Nursing leadership and ongoing professional development are highlighted within the department.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Nursing; RN license required.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience.
• Critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience in neuro, transplant, ortho, ENT, cardio, vascular, thoracic, trauma, or spine care is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive patient care, including assessment and evaluation of needs.
• Educate patients and families on illness management and medication.
• Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities.
• Develop, implement, and document care plans with collaborative input.
• Use critical nursing skills to evaluate patient needs and preferences.
• Maintain alertness and safety in a safety-sensitive role.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Nursing assessment

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN)

RN license

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Job description

Role Overview

This nursing position involves providing direct patient care in a fast-paced PACU environment, assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care within established standards. The role includes promoting patient and family-centered care, educating on post-treatment management, and ensuring safety and quality compliance. Nurses will develop individualized care plans, communicate effectively across care teams, and address physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients.

Role Overview

This nursing position involves providing direct patient care in a fast-paced PACU environment, assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care within established standards. The role includes promoting patient and family-centered care, educating on post-treatment management, and ensuring safety and quality compliance. Nurses will develop individualized care plans, communicate effectively across care teams, and address physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive patient care, including assessment and evaluation of needs
• Educate patients and families on illness management and medication
• Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities
• Develop, implement, and document care plans with collaborative input
• Use critical nursing skills to evaluate patient needs and preferences
• Maintain alertness and safety in a safety-sensitive role

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate's degree or higher in Nursing; RN license required
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience
• Critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills
• Experience in neuro, transplant, ortho, ENT, cardio, vascular, thoracic, trauma, or spine care is advantageous

Additional Information

• Opportunities for professional growth via a career ladder that rewards development and leadership
• Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off
• Work environment involves collaboration with top surgeons and anesthesiologists, utilizing advanced technologies
• Role emphasizes safety, excellence, and ongoing professional development