Registered Nurse PACU Recovery
DERBY, Kansas
Posted Oct 16 · 1 year of experience
- Shift and hours
- Days
- Unit and setting
- PACU
- License
- RN licenseOR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
- Education
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.
Original listing
Posted on Ascension’s careers page.
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- Facility
- Via Christi St. Peter
Specialty: PACU
Schedule
Day shift | Full-time Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University. Lead the clinical recovery of patients emerging from anesthesia, ensuring a safe, smooth, and supportive transition from the operating room to the next level of care. Monitor and interpret patient physiological data to proactively manage pain and stability, directly improving the patient’s comfort and speed of recovery.
Champion patient safety by upholding rigorous infection control and sterile standards that protect patients during their most vulnerable post-operative moments. Anticipate and prepare for potential complications by applying your deep understanding of surgical procedures and pathophysiology to intervene before issues arise. Document the patient’s post-operative journey with precision, ensuring the entire care team has the high-quality data needed for seamless continuity of care.
Licensure / Certification / Registration Required Credential(s): Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. One or more of the following: Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Education Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Additional Preferences
Critical Care Expertise: 1+ years of recent experience in an ICU or high-acuity Critical Care environment to ensure patient safety in complex scenarios.
What's around it?
Derby, KSFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 10% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,136/mo
- Household income
- $84,112/yr, all local households, not nurse pay