PACU Nurse: Expert Post-Op Care at Ambulatory Center

HCA Healthcare; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan with matching

Tuition assistance and student loan support

Paid family leave

Job summary

HCA Healthcare in Wichita, Kansas is seeking a PACU Nurse to provide safe and effective nursing care postoperatively. You will ensure that patients meet discharge criteria while preparing care areas and managing vital signs.

The ideal candidate has an Associate Degree in Nursing, an active RN license, and at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience. HCA offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, education support, and a 401(k) plan with matching.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of nursing experience in a clinical setting, preferably in Preop, PACU, Pain, ER, ICU, or Surgery.
• Active RN license as required by state of employment.
• BCLS certification upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients' care area and ensure necessary equipment is provided.
• Monitor patients according to policy (vital signs, temperature, cardiac, etc.).
• Check dressings and report abnormalities to the surgeon.

Skills

Nursing experience

Clinical skills

Airway management techniques

IV catheter management

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma

Job description

HCA Healthcare in Wichita, Kansas is seeking a PACU Nurse to provide safe and effective nursing care postoperatively. You will ensure that patients meet discharge criteria while preparing care areas and managing vital signs.

The ideal candidate has an Associate Degree in Nursing, an active RN license, and at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience. HCA offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, education support, and a 401(k) plan with matching.