PRN Perioperative Nurse — Orthopedic PACU Care

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc. seeks a PreOp/PACU Nurse (PRN) to provide compassionate care for orthopedic surgery patients in an ambulatory setting.

The role includes preoperative assessments, IV initiation, medication administration, patient education, PACU monitoring, pain management, and safe discharges. Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and clinical staff to ensure smooth perioperative flow.

Qualifications

• Experience in perioperative or PACU nursing preferred.
• Strong assessment, clinical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, patient-focused environment.
• Knowledge of advanced technology used in surgical care.

Responsibilities

• Performing preoperative assessments and initiating IVs.
• Administering medications and educating patients and families.
• Monitoring patients in PACU for post-anesthesia recovery.
• Managing pain and facilitating safe, timely discharges.
• Collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia, and clinical staff.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Teamwork

Surgical tech knowledge

Job description

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc. seeks a PreOp/PACU Nurse (PRN) to provide compassionate care for orthopedic surgery patients in an ambulatory setting.

The role includes preoperative assessments, IV initiation, medication administration, patient education, PACU monitoring, pain management, and safe discharges. Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and clinical staff to ensure smooth perioperative flow.