PACU Registered Nurse (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN)
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate PACU Registered Nurse to join our Surgical Services team. In this role, you will deliver specialized post-operative care to patients recovering from a broad spectrum of procedures, including general, gynecological, advanced laparoscopic, breast core biopsy, total joint and minimally invasive orthopedic, sports orthopedic, and laser lithotripsy surgeries. Utilizing state-of-the-art medical technology, you will monitor patient recovery, manage post-operative pain, and provide exceptional, family-centered care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Post-Anesthesia Patient Care: Provide direct nursing care and continuous clinical monitoring for patients emerging from general, regional, or local anesthesia.
- Clinical Assessment & Stabilization: Closely evaluate airway patency, hemodynamic stability, surgical sites, sedation levels, and pain management, intervening rapidly when post-operative complications arise.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partner closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and perioperative nursing staff to execute individualized post-operative treatment plans.
- Patient & Family Education: Educate patients and their families on recovery milestones, wound care, home care protocols, and safe discharge instructions.
- Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate, timely electronic medical records in accordance with clinical policies and regulatory safety standards.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education & Credentials:
- Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) License [Required].
- Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) [Required].
- Active Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through AHA [Required].
Clinical Experience:
- Minimum 2+ years of recent clinical PACU / Post-Anesthesia Care experience [Required].
- Core Competencies: Strong post-anesthesia assessment skills, proficiency in airway and pain management, critical thinking in fast-paced surgical environments, and compassionate communication.
