Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Health, Inc; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Health, Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). You will provide direct patient care, perform assessments, and contribute to care planning for post-anesthesia patients.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and family-centered education, with a 3/12 shift (12:00 PM–12:30 AM) and opportunities for professional development. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required; Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience not required, but less than 2 years preferred.
• Critical care experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Promote patient and family-centered care, educating on post-treatment care and medication management.
• Develop and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values and cultural considerations.
• Participate in activities promoting patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with critically ill and post-operative patients, utilizing critical nursing skills.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

RN license

Nursing Diploma / ADN

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Join a dynamic nursing team as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Promote patient and family-centered care, educating on post-treatment care and medication management.
• Develop and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values and cultural considerations.
• Participate in activities promoting patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with critically ill and post-operative patients, utilizing critical nursing skills.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required; Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience not required, but less than 2 years preferred.
• Critical care experience is advantageous.

Skills & Attributes

• Critical thinking and professional judgment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment with alertness and caution.

Additional Details

• Shift includes 3/12s (1200P-1230A) with scheduled call hours.
• Opportunity for career advancement through a professional development ladder.
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

This role offers an exciting environment to develop your nursing career, work with top surgeons and anesthesiologists, and contribute to innovative patient care protocols.