PACU RN: Post-Anesthesia Recovery & Critical Care

Coffee Regional Medical C; Douglas (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA, seeks an experienced PACU Nurse to manage patient recovery after anesthesia, monitor vitals, and respond to post-operative needs. This full-time role requires collaborating with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and nursing staff to ensure safe, efficient patient transitions.

Responsibilities include pain management, education for patients and families, accurate documentation, and participation in on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Reads and understands English.
• Ability to think critically and analytically with little supervision.
• Ability to work under high stress and conflict.
• Ability to process information and prioritize.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Independent work habits and self-direction.
• Ability to learn and adapt to job functions.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Move, reach, bend and perform light lifting.
• Follow OSHA guidelines and CRMC policies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor recovery from anesthesia and vital signs.
• Administer medications for pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms.
• Assess readiness for discharge and coordinate transfers.
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, CRNAs, surgeons, and nurses.
• Document patient care in charts and electronic records.
• Respond to emergencies and initiate necessary interventions.
• Participate in on-call rotation.
• Float to other perioperative areas as needed.
• Attend staff meetings and required trainings.

Skills

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Stress management

Confidentiality

Independent work

Adaptability

Time management

OSHA compliance

Education

RN Associate Degree

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA, seeks an experienced PACU Nurse to manage patient recovery after anesthesia, monitor vitals, and respond to post-operative needs. This full-time role requires collaborating with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and nursing staff to ensure safe, efficient patient transitions.

Responsibilities include pain management, education for patients and families, accurate documentation, and participation in on-call rotations.