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North Kansas City Hospital

RN Main PACU

North Kansas City Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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Summary

You will provide expert post-anesthesia care for patients recovering from a diverse range of procedures. From quick outpatient surgeries to complex, high-risk cases, our PACU nurses are vital in ensuring patients smooth recovery and safe transition to their next phase of care whether it’s inpatient, outpatient discharge, or critical care. Work with a wide range of acuity and procedures, including gynecology, urology, vascular, cardiac, pulmonary, trauma, orthopedics, plastics, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, and interventional radiology. No two days are the same! Magnet Hospital: Join an organization recognized for nursing excellence, with shared governance guiding decision-making both globally and at the unit level. Specialized Expertise: You will provide immediate post-anesthesia care, prioritizing life-sustaining needs and critical thinking to support patients during a critical time in their recovery journey. Collaboration & Autonomy: Build strong, trusting relationships with surgeons and anesthesia providers, fostering a supportive and empowered team environment. Under the direction of the department director/charge nurse, provides care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Experience

One year critical care or PACU experience Special Skills

Hemodynamics, phlebotomy and airway management Other

Basic computer skills License/Cert

Required: RN (Registered Nurse) State of Missouri, BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association), ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) from AHA (American Heart Association) Education

Required: Associates - Nursing, Preferred: Bachelors - Nursing

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