PACU Nurse: Acute Recovery & Post-Op Care Lead

Physician Partners of America; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Physician Partners of America in West Palm Beach, FL seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for the PACU to provide patient care across the perioperative continuum. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care while supporting the Center’s safety and infection control programs.

You will collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams, document outcomes, and help maintain supplies, equipment, and compliance with policies. A strong communicator who can work across shifts is essential.

Qualifications

• ASC experience preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Currently active State Registered Nursing License.
• Current BCLS and ACLS certification.
• Previous ASC experience preferred.
• Demonstrate current, comprehensive nursing knowledge and skills.
• Must possess general clinical competency in acute patient care.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial physiological needs assessment on admission/discharge.
• Supervise LPNs assessments and ensure accuracy of co-signatures.
• Ensure operative and informed consents are signed and correct.
• Identify patients’ symptoms and changes and take timely action.
• Monitor and document behavioral and physiological changes due to medications.
• Maintain awareness of patient status and communicate data to physicians and care team.
• Apply physician orders and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Provide care according to age-specific needs and growth/development considerations.
• Interact professionally with physicians, patients, families, and staff.

Skills

Nursing skills

English communication

Electronic health records

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Physician Partners of America in West Palm Beach, FL seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for the PACU to provide patient care across the perioperative continuum. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care while supporting the Center’s safety and infection control programs.

You will collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams, document outcomes, and help maintain supplies, equipment, and compliance with policies. A strong communicator who can work across shifts is essential.