PACU Recovery Nurse — Day Shift, Full-Time

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a Recovery Room Nurse to join the PACU team at University Medical Center in New Orleans, LA. The role focuses on monitoring patients under anesthesia, coordinating post-operative care, and ensuring safe transitions to the room or discharge.

The position requires Louisiana nursing licensure, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, with BSN preferred and opportunities for Certified CCN or CPAN credentials. Day shifts are listed.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Preferred: BSN; Certified Critical Care Nurse or Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Organize, prioritize, and coordinate post-operative patient care such as checking lines, tubes, or drains, managing pain, and body positioning.
• Educate and prepare patients and their families on home care after discharge.
• Perform required clinical documentation and post-operative assessments.
• Monitor post-operative patients for pain, vitals, and infection; manage complications following Joint Commission standards.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to meet patient care needs and ensure safe, effective care.

Skills

Nursing License

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

LCMC Health is seeking a Recovery Room Nurse to join the PACU team at University Medical Center in New Orleans, LA. The role focuses on monitoring patients under anesthesia, coordinating post-operative care, and ensuring safe transitions to the room or discharge.

The position requires Louisiana nursing licensure, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, with BSN preferred and opportunities for Certified CCN or CPAN credentials. Day shifts are listed.