PACU Staff Nurse - CMK (Part-time)

Children's Mercy KC•Overland Park, KS

7d•$34•Onsite

About The Position

PACU staff nurses provide specialized patient care in the surgical setting in accordance with the applicable scope and standards of practice and the organization’s policies, values, and mission. They use the nursing process and scientific principles to provide safe, high-quality, comprehensive, and age-appropriate nursing care for patients undergoing Level 0 to 4 surgical procedures in the hospital. The nurse prepares, monitors, and manages the patient and perianesthesia setting during the surgical encounter to maintain safety, optimize outcomes, and make effective use of available resources. The role includes educating and advocating for patients and families and coordinating care with nonprofessional personnel as needed. This position is part-time and onsite at a Children’s Mercy location; remote work is not available. The seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment. New employees must be willing to receive specified vaccinations if found non-immune or if they cannot provide evidence of vaccination. Medical and religious exemptions may be discussed with Human Resources.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) required, with an exception for current employees hired before September 1, 2013, who are grandfathered in the direct-care nursing role.
For nurses hired after September 1, 2013, a bachelor’s degree is preferred; nurses hired after that date without a BSN must complete the degree within five years of hire.
Current qualifying RN licensure for Missouri and Kansas, or an applicable multistate/compact RN license, required upon hire.
Required life support certifications upon hire, as specified in the Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy.
Willingness to receive the seasonal influenza vaccine and, when applicable, MMR, varicella, and Tdap vaccinations, subject to the stated exemption process.
Drug screening and criminal background investigation are part of the selection/hiring process.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred for nurses hired after September 1, 2013.
Specialty nursing certification is encouraged for eligible nurses.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process and scientific principles to provide safe, high-quality, comprehensive, and age-appropriate nursing care for patients undergoing Level 0 to 4 surgical procedures in a hospital setting.
Meet the educational and informational needs of patients and families and advocate for their needs.
Maintain a safe, comfortable, efficient, and family-centered environment during the perioperative encounter.
Use current research and evidence to expand professional knowledge, enhance role performance, and improve nursing care quality.
Prepare, monitor, and manage the patient and perianesthesia setting during the surgical encounter.
Coordinate patient care with nonprofessional personnel as necessary.