PACU - Clinical Nurse (Part-Time)

Azza HealthCare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks a PACU nurse to provide direct patient care in a post-anesthesia setting, assessing, planning, and evaluating nursing interventions.

The role requires RN licensure with a nursing diploma or Associate's degree; a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience are preferred. PACU/ED/ICU experience is advantageous, with strong communication and patient education skills essential.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or Associate's degree is required.
• RN licensure is essential.
• Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience preferred.
• PACU, ED, or ICU experience advantageous.
• Strong communication, assessment, and patient education skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, medication, and post-treatment needs.
• Ensures patient safety, participates in quality and regulatory activities, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to develop and communicate individualized care plans.
• Utilizes critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values and barriers.
• Maintains safety as a priority in a safety-sensitive environment.

Skills

Nursing

Communication

Patient education

Education

Nursing diploma/Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview:

Provides direct patient care in a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) by assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions according to established standards.

Responsibilities:

Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, medication, and post-treatment needs. Ensures patient safety, participates in quality and regulatory activities, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to develop and communicate individualized care plans. Utilizes critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values and barriers. Maintains safety as a priority in a safety-sensitive environment.

Qualifications & Skills:

Nursing diploma/Associate's degree required, RN licensure essential. Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience. PACU, ED, or ICU experience is advantageous. Strong communication, assessment, and patient education skills are necessary.

Additional Information:

Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more. This position demands alertness and adherence to safety protocols. The role offers opportunities for professional development within a high-performing hospital environment.