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Registered Nurse PACU Recovery

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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

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License
OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Education
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.

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Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

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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?

In Derby, KS

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

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