PACU RN

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading surgical services provider in Kansas City is seeking a PACU nurse to provide comprehensive patient care following surgical procedures. This role requires a nursing degree, state licensure, and at least 2 years of experience in PACU or ICU. Responsibilities include implementing physician orders, patient assessments, and assisting in procedures. The position offers a great work-life balance with no weekend or holiday shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in PACU or ICU.
• Current ACLS certification required within 6 months if not certified.
• Experience in Outpatient Surgery environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement all physician orders and provide quality nursing care.
• Perform patient assessments and evaluate conditions pre-discharge.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms with various tasks.

Skills

Good communication and human relations skills

Ability to organize and follow through on own initiative

Thorough knowledge of all phases of perioperative process

Telemetry experience necessary

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current license to practice nursing in the state

Current BLS, ACLS and PALS

Job description

Job ID 51430-147 Date posted 04/03/2024

We provide first‑class surgical services for local communities and recognize our employees as our number one assets. As a PACU nurse at our facility, you have the opportunity to enjoy no calls, no weekends and no holidays.

We focus on offering a high quality, ambulatory care alternative to a hospital for surgical procedures. We have been in operation at this location since 1985 and perform over 6,000 surgeries per year. Specialty areas include ENT, GI Lab, General Surgery, GYN, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry, Oral Surgery and Urology.

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Pre‑Op/PACU manager, the PACU nurse is responsible for implementing all physician orders, providing for the continuity and quality of nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patients’ condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all time. At times, assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation and utilizing sterile technique as deemed appropriate.

Responsible for providing total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation.

Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge.

Required Skills

Education, Training And Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Currently licensed in the state
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS
• Minimum of 2 years experience in PACU or ICU
• Interdependent Partnering
• Good communication and human relations skills
• Mastering Complexity
• Ability to organize and follow through on own initiative
• Ability to master new skills
• Technical/Functional
• Thorough knowledge of all phases of perioperative process including knowledge of surgical procedures and anesthesia implications
• Current nursing assessment and patient care skills
• Telemetry experience necessary
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (duplicate)
• Current license to practice nursing in the state (duplicate)
• CPR certified. ACLS certification is required within 6 months of employment if not currently certified
• Critical Care or PACU experience preferred
• Outpatient Surgery environment
• Physical demands (i.e. works on a computer, use of telephone, lifts up to 50 lbs.)
• Works on computer, uses telephone
• Intermittent physical mobility/activity including walking, standing, sitting. Light lifting, pulling and pushing of carts, equipment, etc. Must be able to bend body downward at the waist, be able to kneel

The above statements reflect the general outline considered necessary to describe the principle functions of this job. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of the position.