PACU RN — Post-Op Recovery Leader & Team Player

Allegheny Clinic; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

West Penn Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to manage the recovery phase for patients post-operatively in the PACU, coordinating with surgeons and anesthesia for safe transitions of care. The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and the nursing process to deliver high-quality patient care in a busy perioperative setting.

The RN will interpret cardiac rhythms, assist with pain management, airway assessment, and support staff across departments while maintaining patient safety and

Qualifications

• Licensed registered nurse (RN) required.
• Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and manage medications.
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in a professional nursing practice setting.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and other units to coordinate safe transitions of care.
• Delegate and supervise tasks based on patient needs and staff competencies.
• Support patient safety initiatives and use the nursing process to plan and evaluate care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and health care teams.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Mentoring

Patient safety

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

West Penn Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to manage the recovery phase for patients post-operatively in the PACU, coordinating with surgeons and anesthesia for safe transitions of care. The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and the nursing process to deliver high-quality patient care in a busy perioperative setting.

The RN will interpret cardiac rhythms, assist with pain management, airway assessment, and support staff across departments while maintaining patient safety and