PRN PRE-OP / PACU RN

Job ID 70225-147 Date posted 03 / 14 / 2025

Job Summary :

The RN Pre-op / PACU is a Registered Nurse that provides quality patient care using the nursing process, the medical plan of care, and organizational policies. The RN Pre-op / PACU provides safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the perioperative services for all patient populations. The RN Pre-op / PACU supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization. The RN Pre-op / PACU reports to the Manager of Peri-Operative Services.

Required Skills :

Education, Training And Experience

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current Missouri Nursing License

Current BLS, ACLS

Minimum of 2 years experience in Pre-Op / PACU. Previous experience working in an ambulatory surgical setting preferred.

Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient

Understand principles of aseptic technique and their implementation

Ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatrics

Knowledge base to recognize, evaluate, solve problems and correct errors

Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed

Excellent teaching skills

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Demonstrate strong professional and ethical behavior

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians and fellow employees. (TEAMWORK)

Strong customer service skills

Demonstrate accountability, creativity, innovation and be receptive to change

Possess basic knowledge of Performance Improvement ideology