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 care
- whether it's 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, ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association), BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association)
EDUCATION : Required : Associates - Nursing