Registered Nurse (PACU)

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC; Morganton (NC); Sur place; USD 68 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC in Morganton, NC is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse to provide high-quality post-anesthesia care for surgical patients. You will monitor recovery, manage airways, administer medications, and document assessments in the EHR.

You’ll collaborate with anesthesiologists and surgeons, educate patients and families on recovery, and prioritize patient safety through careful assessment and timely interventions.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure and strong PACU/post-anesthesia nursing knowledge.
• Excellent clinical assessment, prioritization, and patient-safety judgment.
• Proficient medication administration and airway-related readiness.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for interdisciplinary care.
• Accurate, timely EHR documentation.

Responsabilités

• Monitor vital signs and assess patient recovery in the PACU.
• Manage airways and respond promptly to changes in patient status.
• Administer medications and support safe, effective post-anesthesia care.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists and surgeons to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families on post-procedure care and recovery.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EHR.

Connaissances

RN licensure

PACU knowledge

Patient safety

Airway management

EHR documentation

Outils

Airway equipment

Description du poste

PACU Registered Nurse

provides high-quality post-anesthesia care for surgical patients.

Key Duties

• Monitor vital signs and assess patient recovery in the PACU.
• Manage airways and respond promptly to changes in patient status.
• Administer medications and support safe, effective post-anesthesia care.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists and surgeons to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families on post-procedure care and recovery.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EHR.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure and strong PACU/post-anesthesia nursing knowledge.
• Excellent clinical assessment, prioritization, and patient-safety judgment.
• Proficient medication administration and airway-related readiness.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for interdisciplinary care.
• Accurate, timely EHR documentation.