Registered Nurse PACU

South Kansas City Surgicenter • Overland Park, KS

22h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse PACU provides post-operative care to patients within the PACU scope of services. As an essential member of the perioperative team, the nurse advocates for patients under anesthesia and/or sedation and works with a close-knit, collaborative operating room team. The role coordinates post-operative care with surgeons and anesthesiologists, maintains PACU standards of care, and supports quality patient care and efficient patient flow.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Previous Critical Care or PACU experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for patients within the PACU scope of services.
• Coordinate post-operative care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
• Direct and guide other personnel while maintaining standards of care in the PACU.
• Communicate with physicians about changes in a patient's clinical condition, including hemodynamic monitoring, diagnostic study results, abnormal results, and symptomatology.
• Work with other departments and co-workers to provide quality patient care across the continuum, efficient patient flow, and unit maintenance and organization.
• Adhere to regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services.
• Act as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed