Shift’s Available:  Days

Employment Type: Per-Diem

Hours:  8-hour Shifts

Location: Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, KS

We are seeking a Recovery Room Registered Nurse, also referred to as a Post Anesthesia Care Nurse, PACU RN or PACU Nurse in the recovery room area. The Recovery Room RN plays a critical role in our recover room by caring for patients as they regain consciousness after surgery or other perioperative procedures requiring anesthesia. Recovery Room 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.  

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 or ARC) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS (AHA or ARC) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS (AHA or ARC) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Previous Critical Care or PACU hospital experience or minimum of one year on the job traning.
• Critical Care RN (CCRN) preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

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