Registered Nurse PACU

Prime Healthcare; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

St. Joseph Medical Center in Missouri, part of Prime Healthcare, seeks a PACU Registered Nurse to provide post‑operative care in the PACU, coordinating with surgeons and anesthesiologists and guiding team members to maintain high standards of care. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.

Ideal applicants will hold an active RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications, and have PACU or critical care experience; BSN preferred. Full-time days shift with a supportive hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on the job training.
• Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of patient care through nursing process in the PACU.
• Coordinate post‑operative care with surgeon and anesthesiologist.
• Direct and guide other personnel while maintaining PACU standards of care.
• Communicate with physician about changes in patient condition and diagnostic results.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services.
• Act as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

Education

RN License

BLS (AHA) certificate

ACLS (AHA) certificate

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Critical Care or PACU experience

CCRN preferred

Job description

Bonus Amount

20,000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

At St. Joseph Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, St. Joseph Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Founded in 1874 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Joseph Medical Center has a long tradition of providing high-quality, compassionate care. Its Catholic heritage and the spirit of our founding Sisters continue today in our mission of caring for the community. The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is the Catholic Sponsor for St. Joseph Medical Center, under the leadership of his Excellency Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr.

St. Joseph Medical Center has received numerous awards for its quality and clinical excellence. We believe that continuous quality of care and performance improvements are the foundation for preserving and enhancing healthcare delivery. For information, visit www.stjosephkc.com.

Responsibilities

The PACU RN is accountable directly to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all patients within the PACU scope of services. The Registered Nurse also coordinates the post-operative care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides other personnel while maintaining standards of care in the PACU. He/She communicates with the physician about changes in the patient's clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology. Works with other departments and co-workers to provide quality patient care across the continuum, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization. Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures. Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services. Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. Current and valid state RN License.
• 2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• 3. ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• 4. Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on the job training.
• 5. Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.
• 6. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf