PACU Nurse: Post-Anesthesia Recovery & Airway Pro

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Salisbury, NC seeks a Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse (PACU) to provide and supervise direct patient care through the nursing process, with focus on education, self-management, and patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities include administering medications, coordinating care, and ensuring compliance with policies. Candidates must be a graduate nurse with an active RN license and English proficiency; PACU/ICU experience preferred.

Qualifications

• English proficiency to function in direct patient care.
• Graduate of an approved nursing school with active RN licensure.
• State licensure or eligibility for licensure as a nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Coordinate care with focus on patient education, self-management and satisfaction.
• Administer medications and perform procedures per policies.

Skills

Patient education

Care coordination

Med administration

Policy compliance

Education

Graduate of a nursing program

Active RN license (US)

Tools

CPAN/CAPA certification

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Salisbury, NC seeks a Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse (PACU) to provide and supervise direct patient care through the nursing process, with focus on education, self-management, and patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities include administering medications, coordinating care, and ensuring compliance with policies. Candidates must be a graduate nurse with an active RN license and English proficiency; PACU/ICU experience preferred.