PACU Nurse Manager, OR Orthopedics

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and AD&D coverage

Disability leave

Job summary

USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics is seeking a RN PACU professional for a full-time position in Albuquerque, NM. The nurse will provide postoperative and post-anesthesia care, assess patient status on arrival to PACU, monitor for complications, and communicate with surgeons and anesthetists as needed.

The role requires nursing graduation from an approved program, an active state RN license, and BLS/PALS/ACLS certifications, with at least one year of intra-operative experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Current RN license in the state.
• BLS, PALS and ACLS certification required.
• One year experience required intra-operative setting.
• Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing care for the patient in the immediate postoperative/post-anesthesia period, assessing and documenting patient’s status upon arrival in the PACU.
• Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered, monitoring patient and informing surgeon or anesthetist of observed complications.
• Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel for efficient management of the patient.
• Organizes nursing activities efficiently, considering staff abilities when delegating activities.
• Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care.
• Maintains order and cleanliness of postoperative area.
• Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate postoperative/post-anesthesia period.
• Assesses and documents the patient’s physical and emotional status upon arrival in the recovery room.
• Documents post-anesthesia care in the recovery room during the patient’s recovery from anesthesia/sedation.

Skills

BLS certification

PALS certification

ACLS certification

Intra-operative experience

Education

Nursing degree / diploma

RN license (state)

Job description

USPI New Mexico Surgery Center - Orthopaedics is seeking a RN PACU professional for a full-time position in Albuquerque, NM. The nurse will provide postoperative and post-anesthesia care, assess patient status on arrival to PACU, monitor for complications, and communicate with surgeons and anesthetists as needed.

The role requires nursing graduation from an approved program, an active state RN license, and BLS/PALS/ACLS certifications, with at least one year of intra-operative experience.