Perianesthesia RN: PACU Care & Post-Op Coordinator

Yale New Haven Health; New London (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Perianesthesia RN to provide comprehensive perioperative care across PACU and ASU. You will assess patients, develop and coordinate care plans, and collaborate with the healthcare team to optimize outcomes.

The role emphasizes education, discharge planning, and cross-training into other RN roles, with a focus on patient-centered care and quality outcomes. Connecticut licensure and critical care experience are valued, with BSN preferred and ACLS/BLS/PALS

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Proficient with electronic patient records and related software.
• Ability to use the internet for literature searches regarding patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient’s physical and psychosocial condition throughout the continuum of care.
• Develop, communicate and document a plan of care with patient, family and health team.
• Implement and coordinate the plan of care with the care team.
• Evaluate plan effectiveness and readiness for discharge; revise as needed.
• Provide pre/postoperative education and discharge planning; document education provided.
• Cross-train into other RN roles in PACU/ASU; demonstrate competency in moderate sedation.

Skills

EMR Proficiency

Internet literature searches

Education

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Perianesthesia RN to provide comprehensive perioperative care across PACU and ASU. You will assess patients, develop and coordinate care plans, and collaborate with the healthcare team to optimize outcomes.

The role emphasizes education, discharge planning, and cross-training into other RN roles, with a focus on patient-centered care and quality outcomes. Connecticut licensure and critical care experience are valued, with BSN preferred and ACLS/BLS/PALS