Preoperative and PACU Registered Nurse

Provide safe, compassionate perioperative nursing care for orthopedic surgery patients in an ambulatory setting. Perform preoperative assessments, start IV access, administer medications, and educate patients and families. In the PACU, monitor post-anesthesia recovery, manage patient pain, recognize changes in condition, and support safe, timely discharges. Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the multidisciplinary clinical team in a patient-first, safety-focused culture. Key duties Conduct preoperative assessments and prepare patients for surgeryInitiate IVs and administer medications per clinical standardsProvide patient and family educationMonitor vital signs and recovery status in PACUManage postoperative pain and intervene as neededEnsure safe, timely discharge readinessCoordinate care with surgeons, anesthesia, and clinical staffAdhere to safety protocols and support continuous improvement