Perioperative Nurse - Preop & PACU Care Expert

Mid-State Orthopaedic and Sports Medicin; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-State Orthopaedic and Sports Medicin in Alexandria, LA seeks an RN with PACU/postoperative experience to join the team. The role requires a Louisiana RN license and BLS/ACLS, with at least two years in PACU, surgery, or ER. You will provide perioperative care, teaching, and wound management.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication, critical thinking, and adherence to regulatory standards, ensuring patient safety and quality care across the perioperative continuum.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana RN license and BLS/ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and coordinate patient care pre- and postoperatively.
• Provide pre/postoperative teaching to patient and family.
• Monitor patient recovery and anesthesia-related status.
• Manage postoperative complications such as nausea and pain.
• Perform wound assessment and wound care.
• Ensure safe medication administration and aseptic technique.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Nursing assessment

Postoperative care

Pain management

Medication administration

Quality improvement

Education

RN license (Louisiana)

BLS/ACLS certification

Tools

Patient monitoring equipment

Medical records management

Job description

Mid-State Orthopaedic and Sports Medicin in Alexandria, LA seeks an RN with PACU/postoperative experience to join the team. The role requires a Louisiana RN license and BLS/ACLS, with at least two years in PACU, surgery, or ER. You will provide perioperative care, teaching, and wound management.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication, critical thinking, and adherence to regulatory standards, ensuring patient safety and quality care across the perioperative continuum.