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Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Overland Park Regional Medical Center our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Registered Nurse PACU to join our healthcare family.
Overland Park Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
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At Overland Park Regional Medical Center, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Registered Nurse PACU opportunity.
PACU nurses provide compassionate care to post-anesthesia patients. They are often the first person patients see after a major surgery. They have high-level critical thinking skills, vast clinical knowledge, and excellent communication skills.
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Overland Park Regional Medical Center is a 340 bed facility offering acute medical services to our patients. We are Johnson County’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Level II Trauma Center. We have an Accredited Stroke and Chest Pain Center. Our hospital is a premier area destination for Women's & Children’s healthcare services. We offer the region’s only Maternal Fetal Health Center to care for critically ill mothers and their babies. Our hospital has an antepartum unit, a labor and delivery unit, and a Level III NICU. We have four emergency rooms, including a dedicated Pediatric emergency room and two freestanding ERs located in Olathe and Shawnee. Each year our colleagues treat over 45,000 patients. Caring for patients is more than a job for us, it's our mission and our calling. OPRMC is part of HCA Midwest Health, Kansas City’s leading healthcare provider in the region.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Registered Nurse PACU opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Full Time
Hospital
$138k-164k (estimate)
05/06/2024
07/05/2024
oprmc.com
OLATHE, KS
1,000 - 3,000
1978
Private
KEVIN HICKS
$200M - $500M
Hospital
Overland Park Regional Medical Center operates as an adult and child health care hospital in Kansas.
The following is the career advancement route for Registered Nurse PACU positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Registered Nurse PACU, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Head Nurse - CCU that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Registered Nurse PACU. You can explore the career advancement for a Registered Nurse PACU below and select your interested title to get hiring information.
If you are interested in becoming a Registered Nurse PACU, you need to understand the job requirements and the detailed related responsibilities. Of course, a good educational background and an applicable major will also help in job hunting. Below are some tips on how to become a Registered Nurse PACU for your reference.
Step 1: Understand the job description and responsibilities of an Accountant.
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A post-anesthesia care unit, or PACU, nurse cares for patients who have gone under anesthesia.
01/18/2022: Springfield, MO
Depending on the hospital, the PACU nurse may also be responsible for helping patients stand, completing the discharge process and changing dressings.
03/02/2022: Utica, NY
PACU nurses work within a post-anesthesia care unit (formerly known as the recovery room), where patients are cared for and monitored as they recover from the effects of anesthesia.
01/06/2022: Fayetteville, NC
Additionally, PACU nurses must coordinate with the patient and family members on post-op care and advise them on medications to take and when to take them.
01/05/2022: Bakersfield, CA
These nurses monitor a patient’s vital signs, check their level of consciousness, and look for any side effects from anesthesia.
02/25/2022: Richland, WA
Step 2: Knowing the best tips for becoming an Accountant can help you explore the needs of the position and prepare for the job-related knowledge well ahead of time.
Career tips from people on Registered Nurse PACU jobs
A good PACU nurse will provide comfort and reassurance to both patients and family members who may be worried.
01/14/2022: Stamford, CT
For future PACU nurses, the BSN's emphasis on clinical practice and mentorship could help students get early exposure to the field.
01/13/2022: Gastonia, NC
Aside from being a registered nurse, PACU nurses do not necessarily have specific requirements beyond state-mandated continuing education.
03/25/2022: Monterey, CA
While great PACU nurses certainly make patients a priority, the very best nurses also find ways to help their whole team.
03/04/2022: Boulder, CO
Have a deep understanding of the specialized role of a post-anesthesia care unit nurse.
03/07/2022: Sioux Falls, SD
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