Staff Nurse

Summary Best in Class Work Environment 5x Modern Healthcare Best Places to work America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 - Newsweek Best Employers for New Grads 2023- Forbes Greatest Workplace for Women 2023 - Newsweek Benefits Sign-On Bonus, front-loaded Time Off, and Relocation Bonus available for qualified applicants RN Specific Benefits RN to BSN tuition assistance up to $12,500 $1.00 BSN pay $1.00 certification pay Up to $5,000 STAR Clinical ladder bonus per year Preceptor pay for your time supporting new staff Shared Governance Council Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical/Vision/Dental and more. No cost eCare visits Employer-provided mental health services for employees and eligible family members Retirement with employer match up to 5% Tuition discounts and reimbursement available for continuing your education Free and convenient parking Cafeteria, CoxHealth Fitness Center, and Child Care discounts Onsite delivery for CoxHealth Pharmacies and 1906 Employee Store Job Summary The post-anesthesia care unit nurse (PACU nurse) provides care for post-operative patients of all ages recovering from anesthesia, including general, regional, and local. The PACU nurse evaluates plans, implements, and documents nursing care, assessment for pain, maintains hemodynamic and neurological stability, and maintains a patent airway. Due to the possibility of rapid changes in a patient's physiological condition, PACU RNs are required to administer diligent care via monitoring, assessment, intervention, and continuous reassessment. Direct care staff are required to complete all Hip and Knee Replacement Program curriculum and annual education module(s) assigned. Job Requirements Education Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Experience Preferred: Previous nursing experience Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrate effective leadership abilities Exhibits valuable time management skills Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills. Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment. Licensure/Certification/Registration Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days ACLS must be obtained within one year of hire PALS must be obtained within one year of hire