Day Shift PACU RN – Perioperative Recovery

Clarkstonsurgerycenter; Clarkston (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Clarkston Surgery Center in Michigan is seeking an experienced RN for PACU recovery room duties. The role involves delivering high-quality post-anesthesia care, maintaining airway and ventilation, monitoring vitals, and ensuring patient safety and comfort in the recovery phase.

In addition to clinical care, emphasis is placed on communication with families and coordination of ongoing post-op plans. The ideal candidate holds a Michigan RN license, ACLS/PALS, and 2–5 years of related ICU/ER or

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing currently licensed to practice in Michigan
• Participation in continuing education programs
• Two (2) year general duty experience
• One (1) year ICU/ER or Recovery Room experience
• Current ACLS; PALS as assigned
• Years Of Experience: 2+ to 5 Years
• Working knowledge of SIS-Complete (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Renders professional quality care to post-anesthesia patients in the PACU, based on knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill to provide patient care appropriate to the age of the patient served
• Assesses and maintains adequate ventilation and airway patency; oral airway as needed
• Assesses and maintains hemostats and circulation; monitor vitals and dressings; ensure drains/tubes patent
• Assesses level of consciousness and promotes activity; orient patient to time/place post-op
• Ensures safety and comfort; assess need for analgesia
• Attends to spiritual and emotional needs; provides emotional support and explains procedures
• Promotes continuity of care; obtain OR report and include family; follow-up calls
• Recognizes post-anesthesia complications (shock, respiratory issues)

Skills

Good physical health

Assess patient needs communication

Observe closely

Communication with others

Emergency readiness

Neat professional appearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Clarkston Surgery Center in Michigan is seeking an experienced RN for PACU recovery room duties. The role involves delivering high-quality post-anesthesia care, maintaining airway and ventilation, monitoring vitals, and ensuring patient safety and comfort in the recovery phase.

In addition to clinical care, emphasis is placed on communication with families and coordination of ongoing post-op plans. The ideal candidate holds a Michigan RN license, ACLS/PALS, and 2–5 years of related ICU/ER or