Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse

MEP Health; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health in Round Rock, TX is seeking a dedicated Postoperative Nurse to provide nursing care to surgical patients in an ambulatory surgery setting, monitoring recovery from procedure through discharge.

You will deliver postoperative care, monitor vital signs, manage airway, IV access, and assess discharge readiness, documenting observations and coordinating with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and smooth recovery.

Qualifications

• Strong postoperative assessment and monitoring skills.
• Ability to manage airway and recognize changes in patient status.
• Proficiency with IV care and postoperative nursing documentation.
• Knowledge of discharge criteria and patient safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver postoperative care, monitoring patients until discharge.
• Manage airway and support patient recovery as needed.
• Perform clinical assessments and monitor vital signs.
• Maintain and monitor IV access and related infusion care.
• Assess surgical sites for condition and potential complications.
• Evaluate patient response to treatment and ensure readiness for discharge.
• Document observations, interventions, and recovery status accurately.

Skills

Postoperative assessment

Airway management

IV care

Discharge readiness knowledge

Job description

Postoperative Nurse

provides nursing care to surgical patients in an ambulatory surgery setting, monitoring recovery from procedure through discharge.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver postoperative care, monitoring patients until discharge.
• Manage airway and support patient recovery as needed.
• Perform clinical assessments and monitor vital signs.
• Maintain and monitor IV access and related infusion care.
• Assess surgical sites for condition and potential complications.
• Evaluate patient response to treatment and ensure readiness for discharge.
• Document observations, interventions, and recovery status accurately.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong post-anesthesia/postoperative assessment and monitoring skills.
• Ability to manage airway and recognize changes in patient status.
• Proficiency with IV care and postoperative nursing documentation.
• Knowledge of discharge criteria and patient safety principles.