Cosmetic PACU Nurse – Daytime, Collaborative Care

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Edina Plastic Surgery is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) to provide specialized nursing care in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit for patients recovering from elective cosmetic surgery. The role emphasizes patient comfort, safety, and discharge readiness, coordinating closely with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and the surgical team.

Responsibilities include direct post-anesthesia care, admission hand-offs, vital sign monitoring, discharge planning, and ensuring readiness of the recovery area.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current CPR and ACLS certification.
• Strong assessment skills and the ability to respond effectively in emergent situations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with a patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care during the immediate post-anesthesia recovery period.
• Admit patients to recovery, receive hand-off from anesthesia, and monitor the patient’s condition throughout recovery.
• Assess and monitor vital signs, dressings, IVs, drains, and overall recovery needs.
• Evaluate patient readiness for discharge and provide recovery instructions.
• Ease patient anxiety, provide reassurance, and respect each patient’s dignity and privacy.
• Support communication with patients’ families in a professional and compassionate manner.
• Collaborate with surgeons, CRNAs, and surgical staff to ensure seamless care.
• Respond to urgent situations, including initiating and maintaining CPR when necessary.
• Maintain readiness of the recovery area, including equipment and supplies.
• Participate in Quality Management and Performance Improvement programs.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and physician directions.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Edina Plastic Surgery is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) to provide specialized nursing care in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit for patients recovering from elective cosmetic surgery. The role emphasizes patient comfort, safety, and discharge readiness, coordinating closely with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and the surgical team.

Responsibilities include direct post-anesthesia care, admission hand-offs, vital sign monitoring, discharge planning, and ensuring readiness of the recovery area.