PACU Registered Nurse provides high-quality post-anesthesia care for surgical patients.
Key Duties
- Monitor vital signs and assess patient condition in the post-anesthesia setting.
- Manage airways and respond promptly to changes in status or complications.
- Administer medications and deliver appropriate nursing interventions.
- Collaborate with anesthesiologists and surgeons to support safe recovery.
- Educate patients and families on post-procedure care and recovery expectations.
- Document care and patient progress accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).
Qualifications & Skills
- Current RN license and experience in post-anesthesia or critical care settings preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment skills, patient monitoring, and airway management competency.
- Ability to administer medications safely and act quickly in urgent situations.
- Effective communication and teamwork with physicians, patients, and families.
- Accurate, detail-oriented EHR documentation skills.