PACU RN — Lead Pre/Post Anesthesia Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Pre/Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PRE/PACU).

The RN provides specialized nursing care before and after surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures, including patient assessments, anesthesia recovery monitoring, and pain and airway management. Ideal candidates will be licensed RNs with strong assessment, coordination, and patient education skills, and a

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program with a state license.
• Current, full, active RN license for the appropriate state.
• Bridge program pathway for licensure prior to completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care before and after procedures.
• Perform patient assessments and monitor anesthesia recovery.
• Manage pain and airway needs during recovery.
• Coordinate care and educate patients.
• Support nursing leadership and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Postanesthesia care

Pain management

Airway management

Care coordination

Patient education

Leadership support

Education

RN license

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Pre/Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PRE/PACU).

The RN provides specialized nursing care before and after surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures, including patient assessments, anesthesia recovery monitoring, and pain and airway management. Ideal candidates will be licensed RNs with strong assessment, coordination, and patient education skills, and a