Clinical Nurse - Phase I PACU

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc. seeks a Clinical Nurse in Phase I PACU to deliver high-acuity post-anesthesia care for surgical patients. You monitor recovery, assess vitals, and collaborate with the perioperative team to ensure safe patient transitions.

This role emphasizes rapid response to changes, effective pain management, and clear communication within an interdisciplinary, patient-centered environment that values compassion and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in post-anesthesia care essential.
• Ability to respond rapidly to patient needs and changes.
• Strong teamwork and communication within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient recovery from anesthesia and assess vitals.
• Manage pain and anticipate potential complications.
• Respond swiftly to changes in patient condition and escalate as needed.

Skills

Post-anesthesia care

Rapid response

Teamwork & communication

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Role

Clinical Nurse in Phase I PACU, providing high-acuity post-anesthesia care to surgical patients.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor patient recovery from anesthesia, manage pain, and respond swiftly to changes in patient condition.

Collaborations

Work closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and an interdisciplinary team in a patient-centered environment focused on compassion and clinical excellence.

Qualifications & Skills

Strong clinical skills in post-anesthesia care, ability to respond rapidly to patient needs, and excellent teamwork and communication abilities.

Additional Information

Opportunities for training, career growth, and contributing to community health within a research-connected health system.