Registered Nurse PACU
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Job overview
The Surgical Center RN is accountable to the OR Charge Nurse and Director of Surgical Services, delivering patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all patients within the PACU scope of services. The role coordinates post‑operative care with surgeons and anesthesiologists, communicates clinical changes, and ensures adherence to regulations and unit policies.
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Full job description
Overview
Department: Surgical Center
Shift’s Available: Days
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: 8hr– 8:00am to 5:00pm
Location: St Mary's Medical Center – Blue Springs, MO
We are seeking a Recovery Room RN to join our team! The Surgical Center RN is accountable directly to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all patients within the PACU scope of services.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
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Coordinates the post-operative care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides other personnel while maintaining standards of care in the PACU.
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He/She communicates with the physician about changes in the patient's clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology.
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Works with other departments and co-workers to provide quality patient care across the continuum, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization.
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Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures.
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Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services.
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Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
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Current and valid state RN License.
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Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
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ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
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Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on the job training.
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Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
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Health, dental, and vision insurance options
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Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
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Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
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Employer 401K options
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Tuition reimbursement options
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Life, disability, and other insurance options
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Many other amazing benefits
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Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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