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Ardent Health

Registered Nurse / RN PACU

Ardent Health, Topeka, Kansas, United States, 66652


Overview

You may be eligible for a Sign On Bonus of up to $20,000.00!

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

Fulfilling your purpose begins here:

People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people:Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more.Your team is bigger than your department:

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.We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.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, intraoperatively, and postop during recovery from anesthesia.Qualifications

Job Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing;Current Nursing License in the State of Kansas;Current BLS certification;Current ACLS certification;PALS certifications, as required for primary PACU RN (PRN RNs excluded);Preferred Job Requirements:

Two years of experience preferred.