Part-Time PACU RN — Post-Op Recovery Specialist

Precision Orthopedics & Sports Medicine; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Precision Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in La Plata, MD is seeking a part-time Pre-Op PACU Registered Nurse. The role involves immediate post-operative care, documentation, and collaboration with the care team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

The RN will manage pre- and post-anesthesia care, adhere to unit policies, and participate in ongoing professional development. ACLS certification and MD nursing license are required, with at least one year of experience.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice nursing in Maryland
• ACLS Certification required
• Minimum of one year of professional nursing experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Responsibilities

• Provides critical, immediate post-operative care to patients waking from anesthesia.
• Supports nursing care standards by adhering to policies and procedures.
• Attends unit conferences and recommends improvements in patient care.
• Participates in peer review as appropriate.
• Obtains and documents comprehensive nursing history from patients and significant others.
• Develops and communicates nursing care plans before end of shift.
• Delivers safe, therapeutic care and communicates goals to patient and family.
• Evaluates patient responses to nursing care and records progress.
• Completes Sublocade and Vivitrol authorizations.
• Engages in ongoing professional growth through reading and attending conferences.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Priority setting

MS Office proficiency

Education

Maryland nursing license

ACLS Certification

1 year nursing experience

Job description

Precision Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in La Plata, MD is seeking a part-time Pre-Op PACU Registered Nurse. The role involves immediate post-operative care, documentation, and collaboration with the care team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

The RN will manage pre- and post-anesthesia care, adhere to unit policies, and participate in ongoing professional development. ACLS certification and MD nursing license are required, with at least one year of experience.