PACU Registered Nurse: Post-Anesthesia Care Leader

mhnetwork; Point Pleasant (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivers Health in West Virginia seeks a full-time PACU Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care. You will assess patients, plan and implement care, monitor in recovery, and ensure safe, evidence-based interventions.

The role requires WV nursing licensure with BCLS and ACLS, and ideally one year of PACU or perioperative experience. You will document care, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the surgical team to maintain quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing with current WV license.
• BCLS and ACLS required.
• One year nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial assessment of patient.
• Formulates a plan of care and nursing diagnosis based on the assessment.
• Revises and updates plan of care through continuous monitoring and evaluation of patient.
• Accurate documentation of care.
• Provides patient education and discharge planning in collaboration with other disciplines.
• Remains accountable for delegated duties and supervises staff as needed.
• Precepts and mentors new employees.

Education

WV license

BCLS

ACLS

Job description

Rivers Health in West Virginia seeks a full-time PACU Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care. You will assess patients, plan and implement care, monitor in recovery, and ensure safe, evidence-based interventions.

The role requires WV nursing licensure with BCLS and ACLS, and ideally one year of PACU or perioperative experience. You will document care, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the surgical team to maintain quality and safety.