Registered Nurse - PreOp/PACU

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Job Description

The Opportunity:

Saint Luke's South in Overland Park, KS is seeking a PRN Pre-OP/PACU RN to join their Perianesthesia team. In this position, you will provide pre-operative and post-operative care to patients undergoing procedures within the Main OR and hospital-based GI suites.

Shift Details:

FT Day Position 8 am until 6:30 pm Monday - Friday. This position takes call.

This is a tight knit collaborative team that supports each other and are willing to go above and beyond for their peers, our patients and their families. They are a customer focused team where patient experience is a top priority.

The Work:
Provides pre-operative and post-operative care for inpatient and outpatient procedures.
Utilizesthe nursing process
Performspatient care, delegating patient care tasks and for supervision of other patient care staff
Coordinatesthe plan of care for a group of assigned patients and consulting with other members of the health care team when indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Demonstratesproficiency and abides by policies, rules, guidelines and procedures
Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:
1 year

Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Registered Nurse (KS) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS)

Associate Degree

Job Details
Full Time

Day (United States of America)

The best place to get care. The best place to give care . Saint Luke's 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke's means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.
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