PACU Nurse: Critical Care Recovery (Day Shift)

Ascension; Derby (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension is hiring for a PACU RN at Via Christi in Derby, KS. The role focuses on leading post-anesthesia recovery, assessing patient stability after surgery, and implementing individualized pain management plans to support smooth, safe recoveries.

Expect rigorous aseptic protocols and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Minimum licensure includes RN with Kansas Board of Nursing, ACLS, and BLS within specified timelines; Pediatric Life Support is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
• RN credential with Kansas Board of Nursing before hire.
• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 months of hire date (AHA/ARC accepted).
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 month of hire date (AHA/ARC accepted).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead post-anesthesia recovery care by anticipating surgical complications and tailoring interventions to each patient's procedure.
• Monitor and evaluate clinical responses to treatments to safeguard patient stability during the critical transition from surgery.
• Deliver personalized pain management plans to maximize patient comfort and support a smooth recovery process.
• Maintain rigorous aseptic standards during all bedside procedures to prevent infection and protect vulnerable post-surgical patients.

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing

Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing

Job description

Ascension is hiring for a PACU RN at Via Christi in Derby, KS. The role focuses on leading post-anesthesia recovery, assessing patient stability after surgery, and implementing individualized pain management plans to support smooth, safe recoveries.

Expect rigorous aseptic protocols and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Minimum licensure includes RN with Kansas Board of Nursing, ACLS, and BLS within specified timelines; Pediatric Life Support is preferred.