PACU RN: Post-Anesthesia Care Specialist

Surgery Partners; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgery Partners is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Recovery Room (PACU) to provide comprehensive care to same-day surgery patients. The RN will monitor recovery, administer medications, document meticulously, and ensure proper charging of supplies in line with physician orders and facility policies.

Reports to Supervisor of Clinical Services. Requires RN license, and BLS/ACLS certifications; ACCLS is a plus for enhanced patient safety. ADA accommodations available upon request.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Certification.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care for post-operative patients.
• Monitor and document patients' physical and mental status throughout the recovery process.
• Recognize and report symptoms, reactions, abnormalities, and condition changes to clinicians.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
• Ensure medication administration follows protocols: verify orders, know actions/side effects, document accurately.
• Discharge post-operative patients according to facility policies and procedures.

Skills

Post-anesthesia assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Documentation

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

RN license

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Surgery Partners is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Recovery Room (PACU) to provide comprehensive care to same-day surgery patients. The RN will monitor recovery, administer medications, document meticulously, and ensure proper charging of supplies in line with physician orders and facility policies.

Reports to Supervisor of Clinical Services. Requires RN license, and BLS/ACLS certifications; ACCLS is a plus for enhanced patient safety. ADA accommodations available upon request.