PACU Registered Nurse — Post-Op Care & Critical Support

Brown-University-Health-1; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a registered nurse to provide comprehensive peri-operative care in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will assess patients, administer medications, initiate IVs and monitor vital signs from admission through discharge, while coordinating care with surgeons and anesthesiologists.

The role emphasizes evidence-based nursing, life-safety procedures, and patient education within a multidisciplinary team, with on-site work in Rhode Island Hospital.

Qualifications

• Professional nursing knowledge to provide care with aging considerations across lifespan.
• Ability to react to life-threatening situations with sterile technique and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills for communication with patients, physicians and hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Render professional nursing care to peri-operative patients and manage medications, IVs, EKGs, catheters and related procedures.
• Initiate life-saving procedures (CPR) as needed and plan comprehensive care plans.
• Assess patients before surgery and coordinate with interdisciplinary team for optimal outcomes.
• Document patient status, medications and treatments accurately and communicate with physicians.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Nursing process

Education

Registered Nurse licensure Rhode Island

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a registered nurse to provide comprehensive peri-operative care in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will assess patients, administer medications, initiate IVs and monitor vital signs from admission through discharge, while coordinating care with surgeons and anesthesiologists.

The role emphasizes evidence-based nursing, life-safety procedures, and patient education within a multidisciplinary team, with on-site work in Rhode Island Hospital.