Summary
SUMMARY: You will provide expert post-anesthesia care for patients recovering from a diverse range of procedures. From quick outpatient surgeries to complex, high-risk cases, our PACU nurses are vital in ensuring patients smooth recovery and safe transition to their next phase of carewhether its inpatient, outpatient discharge, or critical care.Work with a wide range of acuity and procedures, including gynecology, urology, vascular, cardiac, pulmonary, trauma, orthopedics, plastics, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, and interventional radiology. No two days are the same!Magnet Hospital: Join an organization recognized for nursing excellence, with shared governance guiding decision-making both globally and at the unit level.Specialized Expertise: You will provide immediate post-anesthesia care, prioritizing life-sustaining needs and critical thinking to support patients during a critical time in their recovery journey.Collaboration & Autonomy: Build strong, trusting relationships with surgeons and anesthesia providers, fostering a supportive and empowered team environment. SUMMARY:Under the direction of the department director/charge nurse, provides care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
EXPERIENCE: One year critical care or PACU experience
SPECIAL SKILLS: Hemodynamics, phlebotomy and airway management
OTHER: Basic computer skills
LICENSE/CERT: Required: RN (Registered Nurse) State of Missouri, BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association), ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association)
EDUCATION: Required: Associates - Nursing, Preferred: Bachelors - Nursing