Perioperative Registered Nurse (pre-op/post-op/pacu)

BJC HealthCare Saint Louis, Missouri, US

About the Role

BJC HealthCare seeks a Clinical Nurse for Pre-op/Post-op/PACU to provide high-quality perioperative care in a mission-driven, patient-focused environment. In this role, you will assess and prepare patients for surgery, manage recovery in the PACU, and deliver safe, evidence-based care across the pre- and post-operative continuum. Responsibilities include vital sign and sedation monitoring, medication and IV administration, pain management, and patient and family education. You will collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams, practice within strict safety and infection-prevention standards, and contribute to continuous learning and quality improvement within a leading, research-connected health system.

Responsibilities

  • Assess and prepare patients for surgery
  • Manage recovery in PACU
  • Deliver safe perioperative care

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • BSN preferred
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) or ACLS as applicable

Required Skills

perioperative nursing patient education vital signs monitoring pain management IV administration

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