Post Anesthesia Care Nurse (PRN)

We are thrilled that you are considering joining the dedicated team of professionals at St. Mary's Surgical Center located in Blue Springs, Missouri. Our mission is to provide exceptional surgical care in a safe, welcoming, and patient-centered environment. As a facility that performs a wide range of outpatient surgical procedures, we hold ourselves to the highest standards, consistently meeting and often exceeding the quality benchmarks set by our accrediting body, The Joint Commission. Our team includes highly trained and experienced nursing staff, all certified in advanced life support and committed to strict cleanliness and infection control practices. Here, you'll be part of a collaborative, compassionate team, focused on delivering care that we would be proud to offer our own families.

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We are seeking a Post Anesthesia Care Nurse (PRN), also referred to as a PACU Nurse in the recovery room area for our post anesthesia care unit (PACU) at St Mary's Surgical Center a member of Prime Healthcare in Blue Springs, MO. The PACU RN, or Recovery Room Nurse, plays a critical role in our surgery center by caring for patients as they regain consciousness after surgery or other perioperative procedures requiring anesthesia. PACU RNs are essential in ensuring a safe recovery from anesthesia, addressing any complications promptly, and supporting patients through the critical early stages of post-operative or perioperative care. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PRN.

Shift's Available: Days (No weekends or holidays)

Employment Type: Per Diem

Hours: Varied

**If you have at least one year of experience in the Perioperative area of the operating room as a Circulator, OR Nurse, PACU Nurse or Surgical Nurse you are encouraged to apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

closely monitor patients' vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and respiration, to detect any complications early
• assess and manage pain levels, administer medications as needed to keep the patient comfortable
• ensure the patient maintains a clear airway and adequate breathing, address any respiratory issues that may arise post-anesthesia
• continuously assess the patient's level of consciousness, neurological status, and overall stability as they recover from anesthesia
• inspect surgical sites, manage drains, and dress wounds as necessary, while observing for signs of infection or other complications
• offer reassurance and comfort to patients as they wake up, often disoriented, in a calm and soothing environment, keep the patient's family informed about their condition and the expected timeline for recovery
• communicate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals regarding the patient's status and any concerns that arise
• document all aspects of care provided, including medications administered, patient responses, and any interventions performed
• deliver post-operative discharge instructions to outpatients prior to discharge

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
• 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

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