PACU Recovery Nurse: Post-Op Care & Monitoring

LCMC Health; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Louisiana is seeking a Recovery Room Nurse to monitor post-operative patients and ensure their safety. You will coordinate care, provide patient education, and perform clinical assessments. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of RN experience, a Louisiana nursing license, and is certified in BLS, ACLS, and PALS. This role offers variable hours in a supportive healthcare environment dedicated to patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as an RN required.
• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS and PALS certifications required.
• 1 year of experience in a related clinical area preferred.
• Certification as Critical Care Nurse or Post Anesthesia Nurse preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate post-operative patient care.
• Perform clinical documentation and post-operative assessments.
• Monitor patients for pain and complications.
• Collaborate with the surgery team for patient care needs.
• Educate patients and families on home care.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Collaboration

Pain management

Emergency measures

Education

Current nursing license in Louisiana

BSN (Preferred)

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

A healthcare provider in Louisiana is seeking a Recovery Room Nurse to monitor post-operative patients and ensure their safety. You will coordinate care, provide patient education, and perform clinical assessments. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of RN experience, a Louisiana nursing license, and is certified in BLS, ACLS, and PALS. This role offers variable hours in a supportive healthcare environment dedicated to patient care and safety.