Perioperative Nurse: Pre/Post-Op & PACU Expert

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare seeks a Clinical Nurse for Pre-op/Post-op/PACU to provide high-quality perioperative care in a mission-driven, patient-focused environment. You will assess and prepare patients for surgery, manage recovery in the PACU, and deliver safe, evidence-based care across the pre- and post-operative continuum.

You will monitor vital signs and sedation, administer medications and IVs, manage pain, and educate patients and families while collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and

Responsibilities

• Assess and prepare patients for surgery
• Manage recovery in the PACU
• Monitor vital signs and sedation
• Administer medications and IV fluids
• Support pain management and patient/family education

Job description

BJC HealthCare seeks a Clinical Nurse for Pre-op/Post-op/PACU to provide high-quality perioperative care in a mission-driven, patient-focused environment. You will assess and prepare patients for surgery, manage recovery in the PACU, and deliver safe, evidence-based care across the pre- and post-operative continuum.

You will monitor vital signs and sedation, administer medications and IVs, manage pain, and educate patients and families while collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and