PACU RN: Post-Anesthesia Care & Recovery

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

Job summary

MLK Community Hospital is seeking a dedicated PACU Registered Nurse to provide post-anesthesia care for surgical patients in Los Angeles. You will monitor vital signs, airway, pain, and recovery status, and respond rapidly to changes in condition.

You will administer IV medications and follow evidence-based protocols to ensure safe, timely recovery and discharge or transfer. In a collaborative, mission-driven team, you will educate patients and families, maintain accurate EHR documentation, and

Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care to surgical patients.
• Monitor vital signs, airway, pain, recovery status.
• Respond rapidly to changes in condition.
• Administer IV medications.
• Follow evidence-based protocols for safe recovery and discharge or transfer.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation.
• Uphold infection prevention and safety standards.
• Educate patients and families.
• Support underserved community.

Job description

MLK Community Hospital is seeking a dedicated PACU Registered Nurse to provide post-anesthesia care for surgical patients in Los Angeles. You will monitor vital signs, airway, pain, and recovery status, and respond rapidly to changes in condition.

You will administer IV medications and follow evidence-based protocols to ensure safe, timely recovery and discharge or transfer. In a collaborative, mission-driven team, you will educate patients and families, maintain accurate EHR documentation, and