PACU Registered Nurse: Post-Op Recovery Specialist

CHS Career Site; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Employee rewards and recognition

Collaborative, purpose-driven culture

Job summary

Grandview Orthopedic Surgery Center in Birmingham, AL seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for PACU/PRN roles. The RN provides high-quality, patient-centered care in the postoperative setting, coordinating with the surgical team to ensure safe, effective recovery.

Responsibilities include monitoring vitals, managing medications, educating patients, and adhering to infection control standards. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, and support staff to deliver continuous

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Alabama or eligible
• PACU/perioperative nursing experience preferred
• Strong patient education and advocacy
• Ability to respond quickly in emergencies

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient-centered care per nursing process
• Document accurate assessments and report changes
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects
• Assist physicians during procedures within competency
• Develop and evaluate individualized care plans
• Educate patients and families on care and discharge
• Maintain infection control and safety standards
• Operate and monitor medical equipment as needed
• Participate in audits and quality improvement

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

CPR

Team collaboration

Tools

Ventilators

Monitors

IV pumps

Central line care

Job description

Grandview Orthopedic Surgery Center in Birmingham, AL seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for PACU/PRN roles. The RN provides high-quality, patient-centered care in the postoperative setting, coordinating with the surgical team to ensure safe, effective recovery.

Responsibilities include monitoring vitals, managing medications, educating patients, and adhering to infection control standards. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, and support staff to deliver continuous