Clinical Nurse - Pre-op/Post-op/PACU

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services in St. Louis, MO seeks a Clinical Nurse for pre-op, intraoperative, and PACU care to ensure patient safety and seamless transitions across surgical stages.

The role focuses on perioperative assessment, monitoring vital signs, pain management, and evidence-based practice, with collaboration across surgeons, anesthesiology, and the broader care team. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and commitment to quality improvement in

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and patient care skills.
• Knowledge of perioperative procedures and safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assess and prepare patients for surgery, ensuring readiness and safety.
• Manage patient recovery in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
• Deliver evidence-based perioperative care across pre- and post-operative stages.
• Monitor vital signs and sedation levels.
• Administer medications and IV therapies.
• Manage pain and provide patient and family education.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Follow strict safety and infection prevention standards.
• Contribute to continuous learning and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Perioperative knowledge

Team communication

Evidence-based practice

Job description

Role:

Clinical Nurse for Pre-op/Post-op/PACU

Responsibilities

• Assess and prepare patients for surgery, ensuring readiness and safety.
• Manage patient recovery in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
• Deliver evidence-based perioperative care across pre- and post-operative stages.
• Monitor vital signs and sedation levels.
• Administer medications and IV therapies.
• Manage pain and provide patient and family education.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Follow strict safety and infection prevention standards.
• Contribute to continuous learning and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and patient care skills.
• Knowledge of perioperative procedures and safety protocols.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and quality improvement.