PACU Staff Nurse

4w1 month ago

Children's Mercy KC

Overland Park, US · Full-time · $65,000 – $95,000

About this role

Children's Mercy Same Day Surgery and Post-Anesthesia Care Units provide safe, effective, and appropriate resolution of patient care needs through the nursing care of the surgical patient from the time of the pre-op phone call through admission and discharge or transfer to an inpatient unit. The care delivered reflects the philosophy of the Department of Nursing in its mission to address the needs of the patient and family, in accordance with the National Standards of Peri-anesthesia Nursing Care.

PACU-staff nurses provide specialized patient care in the surgical setting, utilizing the nursing process and knowledge of scientific principles to provide safe, high quality, comprehensive, and age-appropriate nursing care for patients undergoing Level 0 to 4 surgical procedures. They prepare, monitor, and manage the patient and perianesthesia setting during the surgical encounter to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes, and maximize available resources.

The PACU team works closely with Anesthesia and the Surgeon for pain and comfort management, monitoring vital signs, respiratory status, level of consciousness, pain, nausea/vomiting, and surgical site post-operatively. Once a patient has met standard criterion, they transfer to Phase II and are dismissed the same day or transfer to an inpatient unit for further observation.

Children's Mercy has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital for eleven consecutive years. Located in the heart of Kansas City, the hospital is part of a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities, and thriving businesses, offering meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region.

Requirements

Current RN license in the state of Missouri or Kansas, or ability to obtain
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
BLS certification required
PALS certification required within 6 months of hire
Minimum of 1 year of acute care nursing experience, preferably in PACU, critical care, or emergency nursing
Ability to provide care for patients from infancy through adolescence
Knowledge of peri-anesthesia nursing standards and practices

Responsibilities

Provide specialized patient care in the surgical setting in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice with the policies, values, and mission of the organization
Utilize the nursing process and knowledge of scientific principles to provide safe, high quality, comprehensive, and age-appropriate nursing care for patients undergoing Level 0 to 4 surgical procedures
Prepare, monitor, and manage the patient and perianesthesia setting during the surgical encounter to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes, and maximize available resources
Monitor vital signs, respiratory status, level of consciousness, pain, nausea/vomiting, and surgical site post-operatively
Work closely with Anesthesia and the Surgeon for pain and comfort management
Provide patient and family education and advocate for their needs, while coordinating patient care with nonprofessional personnel as necessary
Aim to resolve all patient care needs during every phase of post-anesthesia care, from pre-op phone call through admission and discharge or transfer

Benefits

Meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team
Opportunity to work at a top pediatric hospital recognized by U.S. News & World Report for eleven consecutive years
Located in Kansas City, a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities, and thriving businesses
Engagement in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region to improve the lives of children beyond the walls of the hospital