Perioperative PACU Nurse - On-Call, Fast-Paced Care

UNC Health; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 48,009 - 60,022; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Kinston is seeking a full-time Perianesthesia Nurse to deliver comprehensive care to surgical patients. This role requires clinical expertise and flexibility, as you'll work in both DSU and PACU based on operational needs.

Responsibilities include providing compassionate preoperative/postoperative care, conducting assessments, and collaborating with care teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. A current RN license in North Carolina and relevant certifications are required.

Standard work hours are 40 per week with a day job schedule and on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
• Minimum prior nursing experience preferred in perioperative, PACU, ICU, or emergency nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate preoperative and postoperative nursing care.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments and monitor patients for complications.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams for optimal outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

UNC Health in Kinston is seeking a full-time Perianesthesia Nurse to deliver comprehensive care to surgical patients. This role requires clinical expertise and flexibility, as you'll work in both DSU and PACU based on operational needs.

Responsibilities include providing compassionate preoperative/postoperative care, conducting assessments, and collaborating with care teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. A current RN license in North Carolina and relevant certifications are required.

Standard work hours are 40 per week with a day job schedule and on-call responsibilities.