Full-Time Clinical Nurse
Affinity Home Health Care Inc · St Louis, MO · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
Clinical Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) within a high-acuity, post-anesthesia setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, evidence-based care to patients recovering from surgery and procedures.
- Conduct comprehensive pre- and post-operative assessments.
- Perform close hemodynamic and respiratory monitoring.
- Manage pain and symptoms, administer medications, and ensure safe handoffs with anesthesia and surgical teams.
- Collaborate across disciplines to ensure quality and safety standards.
- Educate patients and families about post-operative care and recovery.
Qualifications
- Experience in acute or post-anesthesia nursing preferred.
Skills
- Strong assessment, monitoring, and clinical skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement.
- Ability to support a mission-driven and inclusive healthcare environment.