Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Currently recruiting a Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to provide post-anesthesia nursing services at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) in San Antonio, Texas . This position supports the Post Anesthesia Care Unit by providing specialized nursing care for patients recovering from anesthesia following surgical and procedural interventions. The schedule supports a 24-hour, 7-day per week operation, including weekends and federal holidays, with 8-hour, 10-hour, and 12-hour shifts as assigned by the Government. This opportunity is ideal for experienced PACU Registered Nurses seeking a federal healthcare nursing position in a fast-paced perioperative environment.

DUTIES OF THE REGISTERED NURSE - POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT (PACU):

• Perform the full range of Registered Nurse duties within the scope of clinical privileges granted by Brooke Army Medical Center.
• Provide professional nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia following surgical and procedural interventions.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and continuously monitor patient status during the post-anesthesia recovery period.
• Administer medications, intravenous therapies, and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established clinical protocols.
• Monitor airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological status while identifying and responding to changes in patient condition.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and document individualized patient care plans.
• Educate patients and family members regarding postoperative recovery, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Recognize and respond rapidly to life-threatening situations by initiating appropriate emergency interventions.
• Supervise and appropriately delegate nursing care activities to Licensed Vocational Nurses and unlicensed personnel.
• Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Operate and monitor specialized patient care equipment, including advanced monitoring devices and infusion pumps.
• Adhere to infection prevention, patient safety, and military treatment facility policies and procedures.
• Participate in required orientation, continuing education, mandatory training, and quality improvement activities.
• Adapt to changing patient care needs and workload requirements while maintaining high standards of patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE REGISTERED NURSE - POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT (PACU):
Required

• Associate Degree in Nursing from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license from any U.S. State, territory, District of Columbia, or U.S. Jurisdiction.
• Minimum of one year of Registered Nurse experience within the last two years following graduation.
• Minimum of one year of full-time PACU or post-anesthesia nursing experience within the last two years.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Meet all continuing medical education requirements applicable to the position.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen for access to U.S. Government networks.
• Must successfully complete government credentialing requirements.
• Must maintain an active Tier 1 background investigation before beginning services and throughout the contract.
• Must meet all occupational health requirements, including physical examination, tuberculosis screening, required immunizations, and annual influenza vaccination before in-processing.
• Must complete all government-required orientation and mandatory training.

Preferred

• Experience with Phase I adult recovery.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS :

• Competitive pay
• 10 days paid time off per year plus 7 sick days per year
• 11 paid Federal holidays
• Health & Welfare allowance covers the cost of health insurance, long and short-term disability, and life insurance
• Dental and vision plans offered, 401(k)

ABOUT THE ARORA GROUP:
The Arora Group is an award-winning, Joint Commission-certified nationwide healthcare services company that has supported the health care needs of the men and women who serve our country, their families, and veterans since 1989. We connect skilled healthcare professionals with meaningful opportunities to serve military and federal healthcare communities while continuing to grow their careers in mission-driven clinical environments.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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