PACU Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Specialist

coxhealth; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

20+ hrs/week benefits list included

Job summary

CoxHealth's Cox Medical Center Branson (Branson, MO) is seeking a PACU nurse to care for post-operative patients of all ages recovering from anesthesia, including general, regional, and local anesthesia. The PACU RN evaluates plans, implements nursing care, assesses pain, maintains hemodynamic and neurological stability, and keeps a patent airway.

Due to rapid changes in a patient’s condition, continuous reassessment is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia.
• Evaluate plans, implement nursing care, assess pain, and monitor stability.
• Maintain patent airway and continuously reassess patient condition.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

RN nursing degree

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

CoxHealth's Cox Medical Center Branson (Branson, MO) is seeking a PACU nurse to care for post-operative patients of all ages recovering from anesthesia, including general, regional, and local anesthesia. The PACU RN evaluates plans, implements nursing care, assesses pain, maintains hemodynamic and neurological stability, and keeps a patent airway.

Due to rapid changes in a patient’s condition, continuous reassessment is essential.