Registered Nurse - PACU (Full-Time)

Azza HealthCare Agency; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks a Registered Nurse (PACU) to deliver direct patient care using the nursing process and to coordinate patient care with other departments. The role requires maintaining patient rights and confidentiality, with accountability for care quality.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited nursing program and current RN licensure in the state of practice, along with BLS certification. Additional unit-specific certifications may be required.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in the state of practice and/or compact licensure.
• BLS certification or successful course completion.
• May require unit-specific certifications (ACLS/ALS, NRP, ENPC, TNCC, PALS, etc.).
• Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, communication, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Evaluate care effectiveness provided by other direct caregivers.
• Coordinate patient care with other departments.
• Uphold patient rights and maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS certification

Patient assessment

Communication

Coordination

Physical stamina

Education

ACLS/ALS/NRP/TNCC/PALS or other certs

Nursing program graduation (Assoc/Diploma/BSN)

Job description

Registered Nurse (PACU) uses the nursing process to deliver direct patient care and maintains professional accountability for assigned patients. Evaluates the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers and coordinates patient care with other departments. Upholds patient rights and ensures confidentiality of patient information, performing duties in alignment with organizational mission, values, and service standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program (Associate’s, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current RN licensure in the state of practice and/or compact licensure; responsible for obtaining and maintaining all required credentials.
• BLS certification (or successful course completion).
• May require additional unit-specific certifications (e.g., ACLS/ALS, NRP, ENPC, TNCC, PALS, and other specialty certifications).
• Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, communication, and coordination skills.
• Meets physical demands, including regularly pushing/pulling/lifting up to 50 pounds and performing prolonged standing/walking and varied movements.