Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Ascension St. John Medical Center. As a PACU Nurse, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality patient care and ensuring a smooth transition from the operating room to the recovery area.

• Provide direct nursing care to anesthetized patients in the immediate post-operative or post-procedural period.
• Follow aseptic sterile technique according to Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses / American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (AORN/ASPAN) standards.
• Evaluate patient's responses to treatments and interventions.
• Manage patient's pain.
• Anticipate case-specific needs based on knowledge of procedure(s) performed and pathophysiology.

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: Registered Nurse credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required: Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Education: Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Ascension St. John has been serving Northeast Oklahoma with compassionate, personalized care since 1926. As a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system, we are committed to providing spiritually centered, holistic care that sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve.

We offer a range of benefits to support the well-being of our associates, including paid time off, various health insurance options, retirement benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Ascension is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.