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Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Recovery Room A (PACU) Registered Nurse in Topeka, Kansas.
Job Responsibility:
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
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)
Nice to have:
Two years of experience
What we offer:
Career growth opportunities
Tuition assistance
Resources that support wellness, education, and financial well-being