Registered Nurse - PACU

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitor patients during immediate post-anesthesia recovery, including airway patency, vital signs, neurological status, pain level, and surgical site
• Absess and manage post-operative complications such as respiratory distress, bleeding, nausea/vomiting, and hemodynamic instability
• Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and pain management therapies per provider orders and facility protocols
• Maintain airway support, including oxygen therapy, oral/nasal airways, and assistance with advanced airway interventions as needed
• Utilize cardiac monitoring, pulse oximetry, capnography, and other monitoring equipment appropriately
• Perform thorough admission, ongoing, and discharge assessments in accordance with PACU standards
• Provide patient and family education regarding post-operative care, pain management, and discharge instructions
• Communicate effectively with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and interdisciplinary care teams regarding patient status and concerns
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, responses, and outcomes
• Maintain compliance with infection control, patient safety, and regulatory standards
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, unit-based education, and competency validation
• Assist with patient transport and handoff to inpatient units or discharged care settings using standardized handoff tools
• As appropriate, assist with staffing the operating room