PACU RN - Per Diem

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic in a fast-paced PACU setting seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care, monitor post-anesthesia recovery, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes high-acuity care, advanced technology, and adherence to safety protocols while pursuing professional development and leadership opportunities within a structured career ladder.

Qualifications

• Minimum of nursing diploma/associate's degree in nursing; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current RN license required; less than 2 years of experience preferred.
• Critical care experience and certification are advantageous.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care according to standards.
• Educating patients and families on post-treatment care, medication, and recovery processes.
• Promoting patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Developing and communicating individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Evaluating physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and barriers.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Nursing diploma / Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the PACU - Post Anesthesia Care unit, providing direct patient care in a fast-paced, specialized environment.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care according to standards.
• Educating patients and families on post-treatment care, medication, and recovery processes.
• Promoting patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Developing and communicating individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Evaluating physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and barriers.

Qualifications And Skills

• Minimum of nursing diploma/associate's degree in nursing; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current RN license required; less than 2 years of experience preferred.
• Critical care experience and certification are advantageous.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills.

Additional Details

• Opportunities for professional development through a career ladder promoting growth and leadership.
• Work in a high-acuity environment with advanced technology and complex procedures.
• Participate in initiatives like hybrid surgical care and regional anesthesia.
• Position includes benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more.

This role is safety-sensitive, requiring alertness and adherence to safety protocols to ensure quality patient care.