PACU RN | Post-Anesthesia Care for Community Health

MLK Community Hospital; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Hospital in Pasadena, CA seeks a PACU Registered Nurse to provide post-anesthesia care for surgical patients, monitor recovery status, and respond rapidly to clinical changes. You will administer IV medications, document care in EHR, and uphold infection prevention and safety standards in a mission-driven team.

Join a patient-first environment serving an underserved community, with emphasis on education for patients and families and collaboration across disciplines to ensure safe,

Qualifications

• Provide post-anesthesia care to surgical patients.
• Monitor patient status and respond to changes in condition.
• Perform evidence-based procedures and postoperative assessments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs and airway after anesthesia.
• Administer IV medications as prescribed.
• Educate patients and families about recovery and discharge.
• Maintain sterile technique and infection prevention.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Post-anesthesia care

IV medications administration

EHR documentation

Infection control

Job description

MLK Community Hospital in Pasadena, CA seeks a PACU Registered Nurse to provide post-anesthesia care for surgical patients, monitor recovery status, and respond rapidly to clinical changes. You will administer IV medications, document care in EHR, and uphold infection prevention and safety standards in a mission-driven team.

Join a patient-first environment serving an underserved community, with emphasis on education for patients and families and collaboration across disciplines to ensure safe,