Registered Nurse, PACU

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Maine and graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Clinical experience in PACU, perioperative, critical care, or emergency nursing, with strong patient assessment and monitoring skills.
• Knowledge of post-anesthesia care, pain management, IV therapy, and safe medication administration practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment, prioritize multiple tasks, and respond to urgent patient needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate respectfully with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Competence in using electronic health records and basic computer applications for documentation and communication.
• Commitment to patient safety, infection prevention, quality improvement, and evidence-based nursing practice.
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS certifications preferred or willingness to obtain within a designated timeframe.
• Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care and support to patients and their families.

Responsibilities

Provides post-operative nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia after surgical procedures.

• Monitoring vital signs.
• Absessing patient status.
• Managing pain and comfort measures.
• Administering medications and treatments as ordered.
• Responding promptly to changes in patient condition.
• Collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other clinical staff to ensure safe, efficient transitions from the operating room to recovery and discharge.
• Patient and family education on post-operative care.
• Documentation in the electronic health record.
• Adherence to all safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.