PACU - Clinical Nurse (Part-Time)

Azza HealthCare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking an RN to provide direct patient care in a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care according to established standards, focusing on safety and patient comfort.

Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans and educate patients and families on illness management, medications, and post-treatment care. The role requires RN licensure with a nursing diploma or associates degree, and a preference

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
• RN licensure.
• BSN preferred or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in relevant setting.
• No supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care in PACU, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care according to standards.
• Promotes patient- and family-centered care and educates on illness management and post-treatment care.
• Participates in safety, quality, and compliance activities and collaborates with the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
• Uses critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs while respecting patient preferences and cultural considerations.
• Maintains safety-sensitive standards and ensures alertness and safe work practices.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing

RN licensure

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Role Overview

Provides direct patient care in a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care within established standards.

Responsibilities

Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication use. Participates in safety, quality, and compliance activities, and collaborates with the healthcare team to develop and communicate individualized care plans. Uses critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural considerations. Maintains safety-sensitive standards, ensuring alertness and safe work practices.

Qualifications

Requires a Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing, RN licensure, with preferred Bachelor's Degree and ≥2 years of experience. No supervisory experience needed.

Skills

Strong assessment, communication, and teamwork abilities, along with critical thinking and cultural sensitivity.

Additional Info

Call requirement and preferred PACU, ED, or ICU experience. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and more. This role is essential for delivering high-quality postoperative patient care in a hospital setting.