PACU RN: Post-Anesthesia Care & Critical Recovery

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clinical Staff PACU Nurse at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital provides high-quality, individualized patient care in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit under the supervision of the Clinical Unit Supervisor.

The role follows the Watson Model of Care and addresses age-specific needs with a patient-focused approach. This position requires an active California RN license, at least one year of clinical nursing experience in a critical care setting, and alignment with the hospital's core

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Associates degree in Nursing required.
• Current California RN license.
• ACLS/BLS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates nursing processes to plan care.
• Prioritizes and organizes patient care and follow-through.
• Coordinate discharge planning with care managers.
• Communicates changes in patient condition with SBAR.
• Maintains safe, clean environment and adheres to hospital policies.

Skills

Nursing process

SBAR communication

Patient advocacy

Critical care experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Associates degree in Nursing

Job description

The Clinical Staff PACU Nurse at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital provides high-quality, individualized patient care in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit under the supervision of the Clinical Unit Supervisor.

The role follows the Watson Model of Care and addresses age-specific needs with a patient-focused approach. This position requires an active California RN license, at least one year of clinical nursing experience in a critical care setting, and alignment with the hospital's core