PACU Registered Nurse provides high-quality post-anesthesia care for surgical patients.
Key Duties
- Monitor vital signs and assess patient recovery in the PACU.
- Manage airways and respond promptly to changes in patient status.
- Administer medications and support safe, effective post-anesthesia care.
- Collaborate with anesthesiologists and surgeons to coordinate patient care.
- Educate patients and families on post-procedure care and recovery.
- Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EHR.
Qualifications & Skills
- Current RN licensure and strong PACU/post-anesthesia nursing knowledge.
- Excellent clinical assessment, prioritization, and patient-safety judgment.
- Proficient medication administration and airway-related readiness.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills for interdisciplinary care.
- Accurate, timely EHR documentation.