PACU RN: Post-Op Care & Recovery Specialist

The-Orthopedic-Hospital; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orthopedic Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care in an acute care setting. You will follow the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, coordinating with physicians and the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Primary duties include medication administration, documentation, and patient education. Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in acute care, and possess active RN

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in an acute care setting required
• RN licensure in state or compact state required
• BCLS certification required; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinates high-quality, patient-centered care in line with nursing process and policies
• Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors for side effects
• Assists physicians during procedures within competency
• Collaborates with care team to develop and evaluate care plans
• Responds to emergencies and participates in CPR and code team activities
• Educates patients and families on conditions and discharge care
• Maintains infection control protocols and safe patient environments
• Documents care thoroughly in medical records
• Participates in audits and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintains professional development and clinical competency

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Tools

IV pumps

Monitors

Ventilators

Job description

The Orthopedic Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care in an acute care setting. You will follow the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, coordinating with physicians and the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Primary duties include medication administration, documentation, and patient education. Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in acute care, and possess active RN