RN PACU

PACU Registered NurseProvides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization.Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.The PACU Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia following surgical and diagnostic procedures. The RN closely monitors patients during the immediate post-anesthesia period, manages pain and nausea, identifies complications, and ensures patients are stable before transfer or discharge.Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.Graduation from an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred by many employers.Current BLS certification.ACLS certification typically required.PACU, ICU, critical-care, ED, or perioperative nursing experience may be preferred depending on the facility.Strong assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and emergency-response skills.Previous PACU or critical-care experience.PALS certification when caring for pediatric patients.Certification such as CPAN or CAPA.Experience with airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, and postoperative recovery.