PACU RN: Post-Op Care & Recovery Specialist

The-Orthopedic-Hospital; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The-Orthopedic-Hospital seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care across the nursing process, coordinating with physicians and the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes in an orthopedic setting.

You will document care, educate patients and families, and participate in performance improvement while maintaining safety, infection control, and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Must have 0–2 years of clinical nursing experience (acute care).
• RN licensure in applicable state or compact.
• BCLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers patient-centered care per nursing process and organizational policies.
• Performs thorough patient assessments and documents findings; reports changes promptly.
• Administers medications and monitors for adverse effects.
• Assists physicians during procedures within competency.
• Develops and evaluates individualized care plans with the care team.
• Responds to emergencies and participates in CPR/code team activities.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessments

Medication administration

Communication

Infection control

Documentation

Team collaboration

CPR/Code team

Education

RN licensure

Job description

The-Orthopedic-Hospital seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care across the nursing process, coordinating with physicians and the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes in an orthopedic setting.

You will document care, educate patients and families, and participate in performance improvement while maintaining safety, infection control, and compliance with standards.