Join a dedicated healthcare team in the Midwest region as a PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse (RN), providing compassionate and skilled patient care through the nursing process. This role emphasizes clinical competence and adherence to the ANA Code of Ethics to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to established safety protocols including infection prevention, safe patient handling, and critical lab notifications to maintain a secure care environment.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care encompassing medication administration, nursing interventions, and patient and family education, all within established policy guidelines.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments to monitor status, enhance quality, and support accurate communication with the healthcare team.
• Document patient care activities and quality monitoring data efficiently to meet compliance with core quality measures.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, team members, patients, and families to improve care outcomes and patient experience.
• Delegate tasks appropriately while fostering teamwork and accountability.
• Adapt positively to healthcare dynamics and changes, supporting the organization's mission and values.
• Incorporate critical thinking and pursue ongoing education to enhance nursing skills.
• Perform delegated tasks to maintain quality and patient safety.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred; graduation from an accredited nursing school required.

Experience

At least one year of healthcare experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Current RN license in a Compact State or the state of Missouri.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Mental and Physical Demands

Requires considerable mental focus, ability to lift up to 35 lbs., and perform activities such as standing, walking, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching.

Working Conditions

Frequent exposure to infectious and communicable diseases, occasional encounters with hostile individuals, and minimal physical discomfort.