PACU Nurse — Full-Time Post-Op Recovery Pro

Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital is seeking a PACU Nurse (Full-Time) to provide high-quality post-anesthesia care in a busy ambulatory setting. Under the supervision of the Department Manager, Director of Nursing, and Administrator, you will apply the nursing process, monitor vitals, and ensure patient safety.

The role includes discharge education, medication administration, charting, and collaboration with anesthesiology and surgical teams.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in this state.
• Current BLS certification.
• PALS and ACLS certification mandatory within six (6) months of date of hire.
• Preferred previous work experience in ambulatory surgery or PACU/acute care (1 year).
• Must be able to stand, walk, and lift; ability to bend/kneel as required.

Responsibilities

• Receives report from anesthesia team and identifies patient.
• Monitors vital signs and status per anesthesia plan and PACU policy.
• Charts color, consciousness, dressings, and respirations at arrival and every 30 minutes.
• Administers medications and verifies physician orders.
• Discharges patient per criteria and provides written instructions to patient and caregiver.
• Performs end-of-day tasks and restocks/prepares areas for next day.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Medication administration

Discharge planning

Nursing duties

Pre/Post-op care

Education

Registered Nurse license

BLS certification

PALS and ACLS within 6 months

Job description

Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital is seeking a PACU Nurse (Full-Time) to provide high-quality post-anesthesia care in a busy ambulatory setting. Under the supervision of the Department Manager, Director of Nursing, and Administrator, you will apply the nursing process, monitor vitals, and ensure patient safety.

The role includes discharge education, medication administration, charting, and collaboration with anesthesiology and surgical teams.