Full Time PACU Nurse

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute in San Antonio, TX is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to provide peri-operative patient care across all ages, under the PeriAnesthesia Director. You will participate in quality improvement, risk management, and policy development, mentor staff, and ensure safety, documentation accuracy, and cost-effective practices in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Adhere to staffing schedules, participate in on-call rotations, and uphold professionalism and teamwork in a

Qualifications

• RN licensure with current BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience.
• Ability to work under stress in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer literacy; teamwork and professionalism required.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care in PACU with focus on safety and quality.
• Supervise ancillary staff and participate in quality improvement.
• Maintain confidentiality and effective communication with patients, families, and staff.
• Ensure accurate documentation and cost-effective practices.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Critical care

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Communication

Professionalism

Job description

Role

The PACU Registered Nurse provides peri-operative patient care across all ages, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with standards under the supervision of the PeriAnesthesia Director.

Responsibilities

Includes direct patient care, supervising ancillary staff, participating in quality improvement, risk management, and policy development. Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and effective communication with patients, families, and staff. Contributes to service excellence, documentation accuracy, and cost-effective practices.

Qualifications & Skills

Requires RN licensure, current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, with at least 2 years of critical care experience. Must be computer literate, able to work under stress, demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication.

Key Duties

Adheres to staffing schedules, participates in on-call rotations, mentors staff, ensures patient safety, and supports facility growth through service and quality initiatives. Physical demands include lifting, standing, and working in a clinical environment with exposure to hazards.

This role emphasizes professionalism, patient safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a dynamic healthcare setting.