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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a PACU nurse to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced recovery unit. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care within nursing standards, collaborating with an interprofessional team to address physical and emotional needs.

Role requires an RN license, Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree, BSN preferred, and 2 years of nursing experience is advantageous. The position offers a signing bonus, comprehensive benefits, shift work including nights and

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree is required; BSN preferred.
• RN license is required; no supervisory experience needed.
• 2 years of nursing experience in critical care or PACU is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective care in a fast-paced PACU setting.
• Participate in professional development and training.
• Support regulatory standards and quality initiatives.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree

Job description

Role Overview

Provides direct patient care activities in a fast-paced PACU environment, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards. The role involves promoting patient and family-centered care, educating on post-treatment management, and ensuring safety and quality compliance. Collaborates with the interprofessional team to develop and communicate individualized care plans that address physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural considerations.

Role Overview

Provides direct patient care activities in a fast-paced PACU environment, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards. The role involves promoting patient and family-centered work, educating on post-treatment management, and ensuring safety and quality compliance. Collaborates with the interprofessional team to develop and communicate individualized care plans that address physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural considerations.

Key responsibilities include delivering safe, effective care, participating in professional development, and supporting regulatory standards. This position is safety-sensitive, requiring alertness and safe work practices.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• RN license required; no supervisory experience necessary.
• Experience in critical care or PACU preferred; 2 years of nursing experience is advantageous.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, and patient-centered care.

Additional Information

Offers signing bonus and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off. The role involves shift work, including nights and call shifts, within a 44-bed recovery unit specializing in various surgical recoveries. The position provides opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.