PACU Registered Nurse

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Quincy (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced nurse to provide expert postoperative care in an ambulatory surgery setting, monitoring patient status, airway patency, and IV therapy.

You will assess recovery, ensure discharge readiness, and collaborate with surgical teams to support safe, quality patient care for families. This role emphasizes patient safety, rapid recognition of changes, and clear communication with other caregivers.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Proficiency with airway and IV management.
• Sound judgment in postoperative care.
• Effective team communication.
• Patient-focused, safety-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver postoperative monitoring and nursing assessments.
• Manage airways and support safe breathing and recovery.
• Maintain and monitor IV access and infusions.
• Assess recovery status and identify potential complications.
• Ensure discharge readiness based on clinical criteria.
• Collaborate with surgeons and care team members.
• Create a safe, supportive environment for patients and families.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Airway management

IV management

Team communication

Patient-centered care

Job description

Provide expert postoperative nursing care in an ambulatory surgery setting. Monitor patient status throughout recovery, manage and assess airway patency, and maintain intravenous lines and related therapies.

Responsibilities include assessing recovery progress, recognizing and responding to clinical changes, and ensuring patients meet established discharge criteria safely. Coordinate effectively with surgical and healthcare teams to support continuity of care.

Key Duties

• Deliver postoperative monitoring and nursing assessments
• Manage airways and support safe breathing and recovery
• Maintain and monitor IV access and infusions
• Assess recovery status and identify potential complications
• Ensure discharge readiness based on clinical criteria
• Collaborate with surgeons and care team members
• Create a safe, supportive environment for patients and families

Qualifications/skills:

Strong clinical assessment skills, proficiency with airway and IV management, sound judgment in postoperative care, effective team communication, and a patient-focused, safety-first approach.