PACU Registered Nurse: Post-Anesthesia Care Leader

St Davids Surgical Hospital; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St Davids Surgical Hospital in Round Rock, TX is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to provide post-anesthesia care and support to patients undergoing surgical procedures. The nurse will apply critical thinking, clinical judgement, and leadership to ensure safe delivery of care in the PACU setting.

The role requires ongoing certification maintenance, adherence to hospital policies, and effective communication with the surgical team.

Qualifications

• Maintains required nursing certifications and education for PACU practice.
• Delivers safe, patient-centered care per hospital policies.
• Documents assessments, interventions and patient responses accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to PACU patients under surgeon/anesthesiologist supervision according to policies.
• Assess patient status, monitor vitals, manage pain, and respond to changes in condition.
• Collaborate with surgical team to ensure safe, efficient recovery and transfer to appropriate units.
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliant with regulatory standards.
• Provide patient and family education regarding post-anesthesia care and discharge plans.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Patient advocacy

Job description

St Davids Surgical Hospital in Round Rock, TX is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to provide post-anesthesia care and support to patients undergoing surgical procedures. The nurse will apply critical thinking, clinical judgement, and leadership to ensure safe delivery of care in the PACU setting.

The role requires ongoing certification maintenance, adherence to hospital policies, and effective communication with the surgical team.