PACU Nurse

HCA Healthcare•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

Mid-America Surgery Institute is seeking a PACU Nurse for its ambulatory surgery center. The nurse provides safe and effective postoperative nursing care until patients are discharged from the facility, helping uphold the center’s mission and values. The center is an accredited surgery center and a member of HCA Healthcare’s Ambulatory Surgery Division. It performs over 600 cases monthly across specialties including urology, orthopedics, plastics, ENT, gastroenterology, OB/GYN, podiatry, and pain management. The center’s suites are equipped with monitors, technical equipment, and instrumentation. The employer describes career development resources including mentorship, clinical education courses, professional certification support, educational assistance, and a nationwide transfer policy. Benefits eligibility may vary by location.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing, RN Diploma, or higher degree in Nursing.
At least 1 year of nursing experience in a clinical setting.
Active RN license as required by the state of employment.
BCLS certification upon employment; online certification is not acceptable.
ACLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
PALS certification, if required by the facility, within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Nursing experience in PACU, ICU, or Surgery is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients’ care areas and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are provided.
Demonstrate proper airway management techniques.
Monitor patients according to policy, including vital signs, temperature, and cardiac status.
Use proper technique for insertion, maintenance, and removal of IV catheters and saline locks.
Perform and document head-to-toe patient evaluations using an approved scoring system in accordance with HCA policy and procedure.
Check patients’ dressings and/or operative sites and report abnormalities to the surgeon.
Provide a safe and comforting environment for patients and families.
Ensure patients meet discharge criteria.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
Mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance.
Nationwide transfer policy.