Registered Nurse PACU

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute in Nashville is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to monitor patient recovery, manage pain, and ensure safe, evidence-based care.

You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists and interdisciplinary teams to respond swiftly to changes in condition, support continuous improvement initiatives, and develop skills in critical recovery care.

Qualifications

• Compassionate approach and strong clinical skills.
• Ability to work in a team and deliver safe patient care.
• Prior experience in post-anesthesia or recovery care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care, monitor recovery, manage pain, and respond to changes in condition.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong clinical skills

Team collaboration

Patient safety focus

Job description

Role:

Registered Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).

Responsibilities:

Provide post-anesthesia care, monitor patient recovery, manage pain, and respond swiftly to changes in condition. Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, evidence-based patient care. Support continuous improvement initiatives and develop skills in critical recovery care.

Qualifications & Skills:

Compassionate approach, strong clinical skills, ability to work in a team, and commitment to delivering safe patient care. Prior experience in post-anesthesia or recovery care is preferred.