PACU Nurse

Northshore Home Health Care; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care seeks a Staff RN (PACU) to provide compassionate post-anesthesia care in a clinical setting. You will monitor recovery, manage pain and sedation, and educate patients and families about recovery expectations.

Join a multidisciplinary team focused on patient-centered care, safety, and continuous learning. This role requires strong PACU competency, solid assessment skills, and effective communication to support optimal patient outcomes in Columbus, OH.

Qualifications

• Current RN license with PACU/post-anesthesia competency.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient-safety focus.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to continuous learning and inclusive care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess patients following anesthesia, ensuring safe recovery.
• Manage pain and sedation in accordance with evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to support patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on recovery care and expectations.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Follow established clinical protocols and safety standards.

Skills

RN licensure

PACU competency

Clinical assessment

Monitoring

Patient-safety

Pain management

Communication

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Lifelong learning

Inclusive practices

Job description

Staff RN (PACU)

provides compassionate post-anesthesia care in a healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess patients following anesthesia, ensuring safe recovery
• Manage pain and sedation in accordance with evidence-based practices
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to support patient outcomes
• Educate patients and families on recovery care and expectations
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
• Follow established clinical protocols and safety standards

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure with strong PACU/post-anesthesia competency
• Strong clinical assessment, monitoring, and patient-safety focus
• Proficient pain and sedation management skills
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to patient-centered care, continuous learning, and inclusive practices