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Registered Nurse RN PACU

HCR ManorCare, Lees Summit, MO, United States


As a PACU Registered Nurse, you will play a critical role in the immediate post‑operative care of surgical patients. Your responsibilities include managing airway support, monitoring neurological and cardiac status, responding to complications, providing initial wound care, and ensuring patient stability during recovery. You will collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia team and be available for on‑call duties during select non‑business hours.

Responsibilities

Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care while managing evidence‑based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently provide safe nursing care.

Assess patient condition, monitor throughout the shift, and document changes thoroughly.

Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment, and follow‑up measures.

Qualifications

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 6 months of employment start date.

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).

PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 months of employment start date.

Registered Nurse license in Missouri (or Compact).

No travel required.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.

Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.

Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.

401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.

Education support: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support.

Fertility and family building assistance and adoption assistance.

Life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, and identity theft protection.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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