PACU Recovery Nurse: Post-Anesthesia Care Expert

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services seeks a Skilled PACU Nurse to deliver high-quality post-anesthesia care in a surgical recovery setting. You will monitor patients as they emerge from anesthesia, assess vital signs, breathing, and consciousness, and coordinate care with the surgical team.

In this role you will manage pain and nausea, prevent complications, and educate patients and families before discharge or transfer.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and critical response skills in a fast-paced recovery environment.
• Ability to manage post-anesthesia symptoms effectively and safely.
• Excellent teamwork and communication with multidisciplinary healthcare providers.
• Compassionate patient-focused care with a commitment to safety, excellence, and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients as they emerge from anesthesia, assessing vital signs, consciousness, breathing, and overall condition.
• Manage pain and nausea and intervene promptly for any clinical changes.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams to support safe, efficient recoveries.
• Provide patient education prior to discharge or transfer, ensuring understanding of post-procedure care.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment

Critical response skills

Teamwork and communication

Patient-focused care

Job description

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services seeks a Skilled PACU Nurse to deliver high-quality post-anesthesia care in a surgical recovery setting. You will monitor patients as they emerge from anesthesia, assess vital signs, breathing, and consciousness, and coordinate care with the surgical team.

In this role you will manage pain and nausea, prevent complications, and educate patients and families before discharge or transfer.