Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

About the Role

Provides leadership to the patient care team in the post-anesthesia setting, performing age-specific assessments, developing individualized care plans, and ensuring safe, effective nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough PACU assessments, develops and implements personalized care plans based on patient data, orders, and procedure criteria.
• Delivers comprehensive nursing care, addressing physical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and age-related needs.
• Performs routine and emergency nursing procedures, communicates patient condition changes promptly to physicians and staff.
• Administers medications and treatments per protocols, evaluates patient progress, and provides education for discharge and follow-up.
• Communicates with patients' families, reports outcomes to caregivers, and supervises team members, ensuring quality care and effective delegation.
• Organizes workflow efficiently, collaborates within the team, and applies evidence-based practices aligned with professional standards and ethics.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; no prior experience required.
• Valid RN license, BLS, and ACLS or equivalent certifications; additional certifications like PALS or NRP preferred.
• Physical stamina for standing, walking, lifting, and performing patient care tasks.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a safe, alert manner; perform delegated tasks; and adapt to various clinical situations.
• Licensure varies by state, with specific certification requirements for each location.