Registered Nurse Pre-op and Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Intermountain Health • Saint Joseph, MO

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members. Join a collaborative Preop and Post Op team in a modern hospital setting dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. This role is ideal for nurses seeking specialty experience, strong teamwork, and an outstanding quality of life in Colorado.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice.
• Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
• RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of their hire date.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Education must be obtained from an accredited institution.
• Degree will be verified.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required as of the job description's last update on 4/27/2025.
• Employees hired or promoted prior to this date will be held to the minimum requirements that were in place at the time of their promotion or hire.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty experience in Pre-op and Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Responsibilities

• Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status (including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate).
• Seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non-nursing disciplines, support staff, others.
• Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop individualized plan of care.
• Actively seeks patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop plan of care including needed education.
• Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met (i.e., teaching, referrals, and follow-up).
• Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate.
• Provides or delegates care consistent with plan of care, guidelines of care and professional licensure provisions.
• Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources.
• Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, patient, and family satisfaction.
• Revises plan of care as indicated and reassesses changes as appropriate.
• Promotes nursing profession and participate in development of others.
• Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice, complies with regulatory standards, practices within scope of licensure, provides accurate & timely documentation, and understands legal implications of care delivery.

Benefits

• Supportive Preop and Post op nursing environment focused on patient safety and quality outcomes
• Collaborative teamwork with physicians, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Modern procedure and recovery areas designed for efficiency and patient comfort
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional growth in Pre op/Post Op nursing
• Culture that values teamwork, communication, and work–life balance
• Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level