Registered Nurse - PACU

Seacrest Behavioral Health; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health in Texas seeks a Registered Nurse for PACU/OPSC to provide post-anesthesia and outpatient surgical nursing care. You will assess patients, monitor vitals, manage pain, and support safe recoveries in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the care team, educate patients and families on recovery, and participate in ongoing training to uphold evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with current licensure.
• Strong clinical assessment and monitoring skills.
• Effective pain management and patient comfort skills.
• Clear communication and teamwork in a fast-paced care environment.
• Patient-centered approach with commitment to safety and high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients post-anesthesia and during outpatient recovery.
• Monitor vital signs and patient status; report and act on clinical changes.
• Administer and manage pain and comfort measures.
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families on recovery and aftercare.
• Follow evidence-based practices and participate in ongoing training.

Skills

Strong clinical assessment

Vital signs monitoring

Pain management

Clear communication

Teamwork

Education

Current Registered Nurse licensure

Job description

Registered Nurse (PACU/OPSC)

Provide post-anesthesia and outpatient surgical nursing care by performing patient assessments, monitoring vital signs, and supporting safe recoveries. Manage post-operative and procedural pain, observe for changes in condition, and respond promptly in collaboration with the care team.

• Assess patients post-anesthesia and during outpatient recovery
• Monitor vital signs and patient status; report and act on clinical changes
• Administer and manage pain and comfort measures
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams
• Educate patients and families on recovery and aftercare
• Follow evidence-based practices and participate in ongoing training

Registered Nurse (PACU/OPSC)

Provide post-anesthesia and outpatient surgical nursing care by performing patient assessments, monitoring vital signs, and supporting safe recoveries. Manage post-operative and procedural pain, observe for changes in condition, and respond promptly in collaboration with the care team.

Key duties

• Assess patients post-anesthesia and during outpatient recovery
• Monitor vital signs and patient status; report and act on clinical changes
• Administer and manage pain and comfort measures
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams
• Educate patients and families on recovery and aftercare
• Follow evidence-based practices and participate in ongoing training

Qualifications & Skills

• Current Registered Nurse licensure
• Strong clinical assessment and monitoring skills
• Effective pain management and patient comfort skills
• Clear communication and teamwork in a fast-paced care environment
• Patient-centered approach with commitment to safe, high-quality care