Clinical Nurse Pre-operative

Vetted Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Vetted Solutions seeks a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced PACU, focusing on pre-operative assessments and recovery across diverse surgical cases. Emphasis on patient and family-centered care, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

The role offers opportunities for professional development and cross-training within a supportive environment and hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree; RN license required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing preferred.
• 2+ years of experience preferred; none required.
• Strong assessment, communication and critical thinking abilities; safety-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate patient care within established standards.
• Educate patients and families on post-treatment care, medications, and recovery processes.
• Develop and document individualized care plans with the healthcare team.
• Apply critical thinking to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs respecting values and culture.
• Participate in safety, quality and regulatory compliance and pursue ongoing professional development.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Safety consciousness

Education

Nursing Diploma/ADN

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

RN license

Job description

Role Summary

This position involves providing direct patient care in a fast-paced PACU environment, focusing on pre-operative assessments and recovery for diverse surgical patients, including neuro, transplant, ortho, ENT, cardiovascular, thoracic, trauma, and spine cases. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, with opportunities for professional development and cross-training.

Role Summary

This position involves providing direct patient care in a fast-paced PACU environment, focusing on pre-operative assessments and recovery for diverse surgical patients, including neuro, transplant, ortho, ENT, cardiovascular, thoracic, trauma, and spine cases. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, with opportunities for professional development and cross-training.

Responsibilities Include

• Assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care within established standards.
• Educating patients and families on post-treatment care, medication administration, and recovery processes.
• Developing and documenting individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients.
• Using critical thinking to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values and cultural considerations.
• Participating in activities promoting safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, along with ongoing professional development.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Licensure: RN license required.
• Experience: No prior experience required; 2+ years of experience preferred.
• Skills: Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking abilities; safety-consciousness essential.

Additional Information

The role offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off

It aligns with a professional development pathway that encourages career growth and leadership within a supportive environment.