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Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse

2 months ago


Kansas City, Missouri, United States Prime Healthcare Full time
Overview

At Prime Healthcare, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, compassion, and community service. Our team at St. Joseph Medical Center is actively looking for dedicated professionals to join our esteemed workforce.

Founded in 1874, St. Joseph Medical Center has a rich history of delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare. Our mission, inspired by our founding Sisters, continues to guide us in serving the community with integrity and care.

As a recognized leader in healthcare, St. Joseph Medical Center has earned numerous accolades for its clinical excellence. We believe that ongoing quality improvement is essential for enhancing healthcare delivery. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and uphold a policy of non-discrimination based on veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you require special accommodations during the application process, please reach out to Human Resources.

Key Responsibilities:

The PACU Registered Nurse is directly accountable to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor.

  • Provide comprehensive patient care through the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all patients within the PACU.
  • Collaborate with surgeons and anesthesiologists to coordinate post-operative care, while guiding and directing other staff to maintain high standards of care.
  • Communicate effectively with physicians regarding any changes in the patient's clinical status, including hemodynamic monitoring and abnormal diagnostic results.
  • Work collaboratively with various departments to ensure quality patient care, efficient patient flow, and organized unit maintenance.
  • Adhere to all relevant regulations, standards, and hospital policies and procedures.
  • Serve as a resource for colleagues as needed.
This position offers flexibility and is categorized as PRN.

Qualifications:

  • Valid and current state RN License.
  • Current BLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintain throughout employment.
  • ACLS (AHA) certification required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained.
  • PALS (AHA) certification is preferred.
  • Previous experience in Critical Care or PACU, or a minimum of one year of on-the-job training.
  • Critical Care RN (CCRN) certification is preferred.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.