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Overview:Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and mercy service standards.
Position Details:
Mercy St Louis PACU, Registered Nurse (RN)
Overview: The PACU at Mercy STL is a phase one recovery for patients who have undergone a surgical procedure or any procedure that requires general anesthetic. We work closely with Anesthesia to manage care.
Patients come to the PACU and then move on to their phase two area, which can be our Ambulatory Surgery Center to send them home, or one of our inpatient areas. Acuity can range from Med Surg simple straightforward patients to ICU critical patients, which means critical care skills are not only desired, but required for bedside nursing in the PACU.
We work with many types of surgeons, including but not limited to: Genitourinary, Ear Nose Throat, General surgery, Pediatric, GYN and Bariatric.
The nurse that works in the PACU are expected to work with our adult and pediatric populations and have CALL requirements for weekends and holidays.
Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program
Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
Certification: BLS through American Heart Association
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
