PACU RN: Perioperative Care & Recovery Lead

University of Southern California; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC in California seeks a Registered Nurse for the PACU to deliver evidence-based post-anesthesia care. You will coordinate nursing care, educate patients and families, and support performance improvement projects within the Perioperative Services team.

Requirements include a BSN, RN licensure in CA, and at least 1 year PACU or equivalent high-acuity ICU experience. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, teamwork, and adherence to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills including reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.
• Compassionate patient care and customer service.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration with surgeons, nurses and staff.
• Ability to explain health treatments and teach patients and families.
• Commitment to excellence and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic care to patients using the nursing process.
• Coordinate patient care and education with patient and family.
• Improve and maintain patient pre-surgical state and recovery.
• Teach patients and families about health treatments and care plans.
• Delegate tasks based on scope of practice and capability.
• Participate in professional practice development and quality improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BSN degree

Job description

Keck Hospital of USC in California seeks a Registered Nurse for the PACU to deliver evidence-based post-anesthesia care. You will coordinate nursing care, educate patients and families, and support performance improvement projects within the Perioperative Services team.

Requirements include a BSN, RN licensure in CA, and at least 1 year PACU or equivalent high-acuity ICU experience. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, teamwork, and adherence to hospital policies.