Pre-Op​/PACU RN

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NCE
- Non-Clinical East Full Time
- Beacon Beacon Lees Summit, Lees Summit, MO, US

Salary Range: $40.00 To $44.00 Hourly

We believe exceptional patient care starts with exceptional people. We are seeking a motivated professional who is passionate about the work they do, thrives as a collaborative team player, and is committed to the pursuit of better—for our patients, our teammates, and themselves. The ideal candidate embraces continuous improvement, builds strong relationships, and contributes to a culture of excellence and accountability.

We are seeking a Radiologic Technologist who can prioritize tasks in a demanding work environment.

We are committed to supporting the health, well-being, and professional growth of our team members. Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts (DCFSA)
• Company paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary benefits (Life, Short and Long-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities (position specific)
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Benefit eligibility and offerings are subject to plan terms and employment status.

The Pre-Op/PACU nurse is responsible for providing nursing care to the patient during all phases of their stay to include pre, intra and post-operative. Serves as the patient and patient’s family advocate. The RN consistently applies and utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients. The RN collaborates with the clinical team to achieve quality patient outcomes .

• Consistently delivers high quality, cost effective patient care services
• Provide patient education through all phases of the patient experience at the center
• Coordinates patient care activities with medical staff and clinical team to provide continuity of care
• Responds to emergency situations with competence and composure
• Accurately assess and interpret patient data
• Makes accurate, complete and timely entries into the patient medical record addressing all steps of the nursing process
• Recognizes and report errors or unusual activities and initiate corrective action when appropriate
• Performs daily AM and PM narcotic counts to ensure inventory is reconciled against medical record and Narcotic Log
• Educates the patient and family members regarding discharge instructions and what to expect before and after surgery
• Ensure that the proper supplies and equipment are available in the pre-op and PACU areas
• Maintains professional competence through continuing education
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Requires frequent and constant judgment, leadership, and the ability to make decisions and solve problems immediately; occasionally in response to disasters or emergencies, actual events or drills.
• Requires English language skills for constant high-level written and interpersonal communications.
• Ability to lift/transfer patients in excess of 100 pounds, which may require pushing, pulling and essentially utilizing a full range of body movement

• Registered Nurse License required
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a critical care area preferred
• Directly related experience in a Pre/Post Dept. in ASC preferred