Registered Nurse PACU

Prime Healthcare; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare’s St. Joseph Medical Group and Kansas City Physician Care seek an experienced PACU Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality post-anesthesia care in a per diem role. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in collaboration with surgeons and anesthesiologists.

Ideal candidates have an active RN license, BLS, ACLS (and PALS preferred), and prior PACU or critical care experience. BSN preferred; CCRN welcomed. Per diem status supports flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• BLS (AHA) certification required on hire and maintained.
• ACLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• PALS (AHA) certification preferred.
• Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum one year on-the-job training.
• CCRN preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for post-anesthesia patients in PACU using the nursing process.
• Coordinate postoperative care with surgeons and anesthesiologists and other staff.
• Communicate changes in patient status and monitor vital signs and diagnostic results.
• Adhere to hospital policies, participate in performance improvement activities and unit meetings.

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

BLS (AHA)

ACLS (AHA)

PALS (AHA)

CCRN preferred

Job description

Overview

At St. Joseph Medical Group and Kansas City Physician Care, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. Affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center, St. Joseph Medical Group and Kansas City Physician Care are actively seeking new members to join their award-winning teams!

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 and Work Experience

• 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.
• PALS (AHA) certificate preferred.
• 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.

Employment Status

Per Diem

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