Registered Nurse / RN Periop PACU Job at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, Topeka, KS

  • The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus
  • Topeka, KS

Job Description

Overview:

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Preop  Recovery Room A (PACU) Registered Nurse in Topeka, Kansas.

 

Why Join Us?

 

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

  • Thrive:  We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
  • People-First:  We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
  • Make Healthcare Better : We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

  • The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.
Responsibilities:
  • Admit the patient to the preoperative unit, assist with the physical preparation of the patient for surgery, check chart for completeness, perform preoperative preps as ordered by physician and explain surgical routine to the patient.
  • Provide professional nursing care to the patient in the immediate postoperative period (PACU).
  • Assess patient’s physical and psychological needs.
  • Evaluate and implement appropriate measures to assure a safe recovery from anesthesia.
  • Prepare patient for discharge and discharge patient safely from Center.
  • The preoperative, PACU, and discharge nurse serves as a patient advocate in the provision of care and is responsible for ensuring patient safety during preop, intra-operatively, and post-op during recovery from anesthesia.
Qualifications:

Job Requirements: 

  • Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

  • Current Nursing License in the State of Kansas

  • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care

  • Current ACLS certification

  • PALS certifications, as required for primary PACU RN (PRN RNs excluded)

Preferred Job Requirements:

  • Two years of experience

Job Tags

Full time, Relief, Immediate start, Day shift

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