PACU RN: Critical Recovery & Post-Op Care

AdventHealth; Lake Placid (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth Lake Placid seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join the PACU/Operating Room team. You will evaluate patient care quality, review orders, perform head-to-toe assessments, and promptly initiate corrective actions. You will educate patients on medications and ensure safe administration with proper technology and aseptic technique.

Requires Florida RN license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Associates degree is required, BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Florida RN license (required).
• Associates degree in Nursing; BSN preferred.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates quality of patient care and outcomes based on treatments.
• Reviews orders and performs head-to-toe assessments per policy.
• Initiates and signs off physician orders promptly.
• Educates patients and families about medications and side effects.
• Maintains aseptic technique and infection control practices.
• Administers treatments and medications accurately with appropriate tech.
• Addresses care issues and initiates corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Basic RN Nursing Skills

Computer literacy

Interpersonal Skills

Medical Terminology

Organizational Skills

Telephone Etiquette

English Proficiency

Telemetry (PACU)

Circulating Skills (OR)

Scrub Skills (OR)

AORN Standards (OR)

Recovery Room Experience

ASpan Standards (PACU)

Critical Care Skills (PACU)

Admission/Discharge (SDS)

Phase II Recovery (SDS)

Pre-Operative Requirements (PAT)

Pre-Admission Knowledge (PAT)

EKG Skills (PAT)

Education

Associates of Nursing

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

AdventHealth Lake Placid seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to join the PACU/Operating Room team. You will evaluate patient care quality, review orders, perform head-to-toe assessments, and promptly initiate corrective actions. You will educate patients on medications and ensure safe administration with proper technology and aseptic technique.

Requires Florida RN license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Associates degree is required, BSN preferred.