PACU Nurse PRN

HCA Healthcare; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a PACU Nurse at Centerpoint Ambulatory Surgery Center in Independence, Missouri. The role involves ensuring safe postoperative nursing care until patients are discharged.

Qualified candidates will possess an Associate Degree in Nursing or higher, with at least 1 year of clinical experience, and must have an active RN license. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of nursing experience in a clinical setting, preferably in PACU, ICU or surgery.
• Active RN license as required by state of employment.
• BCLS Certification upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare care area and ensure necessary equipment.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and other parameters.
• Check dressings and report abnormalities.

Skills

Airway management

Patient monitoring

IV catheter management

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

RN Diploma or higher

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a PACU Nurse you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Centerpoint Ambulatory Surgery Center, part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are seeking a PACU Nurse for our ambulatory surgery center who demonstrates the values of our company by caring like family. You will ensure safe and effective nursing care rendered postoperatively until the patient is dismissed from the facility, contributing to the center’s legacy of quality nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare your patients’ care area adequately and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are provided.
• Demonstrate proper airway management techniques.
• Monitor your patients according to policy (vital signs, temperature, cardiac, etc.).
• Apply proper technique for insertion, maintenance, and removal of IV catheters and saline locks.
• Perform and document head‑to‑toe evaluation of your patients using an approved scoring system in line with HCA policy and procedure.
• Check dressings and/or operative site of your patients and report abnormalities to the surgeon.
• Provide a safe and comforting environment for your patients and family.
• Ensure your patients meet discharge criteria.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or higher degree in Nursing required.
• 1+ years of nursing experience in a clinical setting, preferably in PACU, ICU or surgery.
• Active RN license as required by state of employment.
• BCLS Certification upon employment; online certification not acceptable.
• ACLS required within 30 days of hire.
• PALS, if required by facility, within 30 days of hire.

Benefits

Centerpoint Ambulatory Surgery Center offers a comprehensive total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our employees. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

Location

Centerpoint Ambulatory Surgery Center is located in Independence, Missouri. The center performs an average of 600 cases per month across specialties such as urology, gynecology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, and cosmetics.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.