Registered Nurse Recovery Room

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Providence Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Located near I-435 and Parallel Pkwy in Kansas City, Kansas, Providence Medical Center provides an extensive array of diagnostic and medical care, including nationally recognized cardiovascular care, critical care, surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonary services, 24/7 emergency services, and a wound care center. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a member of Prime Healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for all patients within the PACU scope of services.
• Coordinate post-operative care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
• Direct and guide other personnel while maintaining standards of care in the PACU.
• Communicate with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition, including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies, and abnormal results or symptomatology.
• Collaborate with other departments and co-workers to ensure quality patient care, efficient patient flow, and unit maintenance and organization.
• Adhere to regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services.
• Act as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

The PACU RN is accountable directly to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA or ARC) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS (AHA or ARC) certificate required within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• PALS (AHA or ARC) certificate required within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Previous Critical Care or PACU experience or minimum of one year on-the-job training.
• Critical Care RN (CCRN) certification preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 available for qualified candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Schedule

• Full Time
• Shift: Days