PACU Registered Nurse – Postoperative Care

Independence Health System; Monroe Township (Bradford County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarion Hospital in Clarion, PA is seeking an experienced PACU Nurse to join our on-site team. You will monitor patients during anesthesia recovery, document vitals, and coordinate with surgeons and anesthesiologists to ensure safe post-operative care.

Required: RN license in Pennsylvania, graduation from a state-approved nursing program, CPR/ACLS/PALS, and critical care experience preferred. Proficiency with Meditech Expanse and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working in a high pressure environment.
• Good eye for detail while monitoring patients.
• Ability to quickly notify medical personnel regarding abnormal side effects or changes in patients condition.
• Proficiency with hospital management systems, such as Meditech Expanse.

Responsibilities

• Observing patients for anesthesia side effects.
• Monitoring and recording patient vital signs.
• Monitoring patient's level of consciousness during sedation recovery and performing post-operative tasks (medication, dressings).
• Updating patient charts and medical records.
• Collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, physicians, and care team.
• Providing comfort and answering questions after waking from sedation.
• Educating patients and families regarding post-surgery home care.

Skills

Excellent communication

High-pressure environments

Attention to detail

Notify medical personnel (abnormal)

Meditech Expanse proficiency

Education

Pennsylvania RN license

State board approved nursing program

CPR ACLS PALS certification

Tools

Meditech Expanse

Job description

Clarion Hospital in Clarion, PA is seeking an experienced PACU Nurse to join our on-site team. You will monitor patients during anesthesia recovery, document vitals, and coordinate with surgeons and anesthesiologists to ensure safe post-operative care.

Required: RN license in Pennsylvania, graduation from a state-approved nursing program, CPR/ACLS/PALS, and critical care experience preferred. Proficiency with Meditech Expanse and strong communication skills are essential.