Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Concord (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking a Registered Nurse for Pre-Op and PACU nursing in an outpatient setting. The role focuses on comprehensive pre- and post-anesthesia patient care, ongoing recovery monitoring, pain management, and escalation as needed.

You will educate patients and families about perioperative care and recovery expectations, collaborating with surgeons and anesthesiologists to ensure safe outcomes and a smooth continuum of care.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure.
• Strong clinical assessment and monitoring skills.
• Knowledge of perioperative and anesthesia recovery principles.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and patient education abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough pre-op assessments and support readiness for anesthesia.
• Monitor vital signs and recovery status in PACU.
• Administer and manage pain control in collaboration with the care team.
• Coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Deliver patient and family education to promote understanding and safe recovery.
• Contribute to quality and safety initiatives and ongoing professional development.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical assessment

Perioperative knowledge

Communication

High-acuity environment

Job description

Registered Nurse (Pre-Op/PACU)

Provide compassionate pre- and post-anesthesia nursing care for surgical patients in an outpatient setting. Perform comprehensive patient assessments, closely monitor recovery, and manage pain to support safe, comfortable outcomes. Educate patients and families on perioperative care and recovery expectations.

Key Duties

• Conduct thorough pre-op assessments and support patient readiness for anesthesia
• Monitor vital signs and recovery status in the PACU, responding to clinical changes
• Administer and manage pain control in collaboration with the care team
• Coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals
• Deliver patient and family education to promote understanding and safe recovery
• Contribute to quality and safety initiatives and ongoing professional development

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure
• Strong clinical assessment and monitoring skills
• Knowledge of perioperative and anesthesia recovery principles
• Excellent communication, empathy, and patient education abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment