Registered Nurse PACU
Overland Park, Kansas
RN
Posted Aug 24
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- PACU
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Per Diem
- On the floor
- Charge shifts
- Setting
- Ambulatory Surgery
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
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About this role
Overview
At St. Joseph Medical Group and Kansas City Physician Care, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. Affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center, St. Joseph Medical Group and Kansas City Physician Care are actively seeking new members to join their award-winning teams!
Responsibilities
The PACU 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. The Registered Nurse also 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. Works with other departments and co-workers to provide quality patient care across the continuum, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization. Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures.
Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services. Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
- PALS (AHA) certificate preferred.
- Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on the job training.
- Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Application details and notices
Employment Status: Per Diem 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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Requirements
- Education and Work Experience
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
- PALS (AHA) certificate preferred.
- Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on the job training.
- Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Place
- City
- Overland Park, Kansas
- Median rent
- $1,515/mo
- Local household income
- $104,834/yr
- State price level
- 10% below the national average
- Address
- 10730 Nall Ave #200, Overland Park, KS 66211, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Kansas index 90.1, where 100 is the national average.
Overland Park blends suburban comfort with metro convenience in the Kansas City area. Tree-lined streets, strong schools, and a family-friendly pace define this Johnson County city, while nearby shopping and dining districts keep weekends busy. A solid choice for nurses seeking quieter living with easy access to a major Midwest healthcare market.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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