PACU RN: Post-Anesthesia Care Specialist

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 111,035,000 - 171,495,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health in Syracuse, NY, seeks a Registered Nurse to provide immediate post-anesthesia care in PACU, monitoring vitals, airway, and level of consciousness, with on-call requirements and rotating shifts.

The role emphasizes pain and nausea management, rapid response to anesthesia-related emergencies, patient education on recovery and discharge, and advocacy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN licensure in New York.
• BLS/CPR certification.
• CPAN or CCN certification a plus.
• 1–2 years of PACU/ICU/critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate post-anesthesia care, monitoring patients' vital signs, airway, and level of consciousness.
• Assess and manage pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms.
• Recognize and respond to anesthesia-related complications and emergencies.
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care, discharge instructions, and recovery expectations.

Skills

PACU nursing

Critical thinking

Patient advocacy

Vital signs

Pain management

Education

RN licensure

BSN preferred

Job description

St. Joseph's Health in Syracuse, NY, seeks a Registered Nurse to provide immediate post-anesthesia care in PACU, monitoring vitals, airway, and level of consciousness, with on-call requirements and rotating shifts.

The role emphasizes pain and nausea management, rapid response to anesthesia-related emergencies, patient education on recovery and discharge, and advocacy in a fast-paced environment.