RN - PACU - Full time Days

Company: Mercy
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 18, 2025

Job Description:

PACUPost-Anesthesia Care UnitFull TimeProposed Schedule10:00am to 7:30pm- 4 days a week

• Strong Critical Care experience required.****Post-Anesthesia Care Units (PACU) deliver services to multiple surgical specialties in a hospital-based facility. We are a high-energy unit which provides care for patients during the peri-operative process. We have an exceptional unit highlighted by teamwork and dedication.We have a wide variety of patients, entailing a mix of inpatient and outpatient procedures. This diverse nature provides many educational opportunities for all coworkers. Our environment collaboratively engages process improvements for the betterment of our patients, co-workers, and community.PACU has excellent teamwork in a diverse setting. There is a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care and procedures performed. Our schedule allows for a well-balanced family and work-life.
  • 28 bed unit made up of patients having surgery requiring moderate and general anesthesia.
  • Variety of surgical procedures recovered including general surgery, orthopedics, neuro, cardiothoracic, vascular, bariatric, urology and more.
  • RN ratio 2:1 and 1:1 with patients requiring higher level of care to stabilize. Tech support available.
  • Monitoring of patient condition throughout sedation recovery.
  • Critical care experience preferred.
  • ACLS required with PALS completed prior to end of orientation.
  • Fast paced environment requiring excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills
  • Collaboration with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and other members of the patient care team.QualificationsEducation: Current RN license.Licensure: Meets the criteria to be eligible for licensure in state of Missouri or currently licensed in the state of Missouri.Certifications:-BLS (Basic Life Support) certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hireACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)We Offer Great BenefitsDay-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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