Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Lenexa (KS); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Alpha Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in Lenexa, KS. You will provide high-quality nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and monitor vital signs to support safe recovery.

You will collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams, manage pain, assess patients, and communicate clearly with patients and families, ensuring compassionate, patient-centered care.

Formación

• RN licensure required.
• Strong assessment skills for post-anesthesia patients.
• Proficiency in pain management and observation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to safety and patient-centered care.

Responsabilidades

• Continuously assess patients in PACU, including vital signs and level of consciousness.
• Administer and monitor pain management and post-anesthesia interventions as indicated.
• Recognize patient changes promptly and respond according to clinical protocols.
• Coordinate care with the surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure safe recovery.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care and communicate effectively with patients and families.

Conocimientos

RN licensure

Vital signs monitoring

Post-anesthesia care

Pain management

Communication

Team collaboration

Descripción del empleo

Registered Nurse (RN) – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Provide high-quality nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia. Monitor vital signs and clinical status, manage post-operative pain, and support a safe, smooth recovery process.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously assess patients in the PACU, including vital signs, level of consciousness, and overall condition
• Administer and monitor pain management and other post-anesthesia interventions as indicated
• Recognize patient changes promptly and respond according to clinical protocols
• Ensure safe recovery and coordinate care with the surgical and anesthesia teams
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care and communicate effectively with patients and families

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure
• Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to monitor critical post-anesthesia patients
• Proficiency in pain management and post-operative observation
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safety, compassion, and patient-focused care