PACU Charge Nurse - Post-Anesthesia Care Specialist

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Post Anesthesia Nurse (PACU) to plan and provide professional nursing care for surgical patients. The role includes charge nurse duties as assigned, patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, and collaborative care with the surgical team.

Requires RN licensure in North Carolina or a Compact state and an Associates degree in Nursing, with BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure.
• Post Anesthesia Care Nursing is a specialty with CPAN certification option.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient and identifies care needs.
• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates patient care.
• Administers medication as ordered by physician.
• Maintains safe environment and collaborates with health staff.
• Actively participates in cost containment and charging accuracy.

Skills

English language proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Post Anesthesia Nurse (PACU) to plan and provide professional nursing care for surgical patients. The role includes charge nurse duties as assigned, patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, and collaborative care with the surgical team.

Requires RN licensure in North Carolina or a Compact state and an Associates degree in Nursing, with BSN preferred.