Post-Op PACU Nurse — Ambulatory Surgery

Peachtree Orthopedics; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Peachtree Orthopedics in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Staff Nurse PACU to provide direct post-anesthesia care in our ambulatory surgery center. This clinical, full-time role follows the nursing process and emphasizes patient safety, discharge readiness, and teamwork.

Under the Nurse Manager, you will monitor patients, assist with airway management and nerve blocks, document thoroughly, prepare medications and supplies, and participate in onboarding and unit readiness.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Critical care experience preferred.
• Previous PACU experience preferred.
• Strong teamwork, customer service, dependability, organizational, and technical skills.
• Ability to interpret policies and IFUs and calculate medication dosing.
• Proficiency with MS Word/Outlook and clinical systems; Sis Complete, Athena preferred.

Responsibilities

• Admit patients to PACU and monitor per policy and procedure.
• Assist anesthesiologist with nerve blocks as necessary.
• Review the medical record for completeness and ensure PACU documentation is accurate.
• Stock PACU rooms and supply areas daily.
• Ensure discharge instructions and medications are prepared and provided.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Dependability

Organizational skills

Technical skills

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Sis Complete

Athena

Job description

Peachtree Orthopedics in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Staff Nurse PACU to provide direct post-anesthesia care in our ambulatory surgery center. This clinical, full-time role follows the nursing process and emphasizes patient safety, discharge readiness, and teamwork.

Under the Nurse Manager, you will monitor patients, assist with airway management and nerve blocks, document thoroughly, prepare medications and supplies, and participate in onboarding and unit readiness.