Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

ATC Healthcare Services; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ATC Healthcare Services in Charlottesville, Virginia, is seeking a Registered Nurse to monitor post-anesthesia patients. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, airway management, and pain management, while collaborating with the healthcare team.

Candidates must have an active RN license in Virginia, BLS certification, and at least 1-2 years of RN experience, preferably in critical care or PACU.

Qualifications

• Active, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire; ACLS and PALS before orientation completion.
• 1-2 years of RN experience, preferably in critical care or PACU.

Responsibilities

• Assess, observe, and continuously monitor post-anesthesia patients.
• Ensure patient airway patency and assess for post-operative complications.
• Administer medications and execute comfort measures.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists and surgeons for patient care.
• Educate patients on recovery and at-home care instructions.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Airway management

Pain management

Collaboration

Discharge education

Education

Graduate of accredited Registered Nursing program; BSN preferred

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Monitoring: Assess, observe, and continuously monitor post-anesthesia patients, closely tracking vital signs and levels of consciousness.
• Airway Management: Ensure patient airway patency and assess for any immediate post-operative complications.
• Pain Management: Administer prescribed medications and execute comfort measures for effective pain management and nausea control.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and the broader healthcare team to coordinate seamless patient care.
• Discharge & Education: Educate patients and their families regarding post-surgery recovery and at-home care instructions.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program; BSN preferred.
• License/Certification: Active, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Virginia.
• Certifications Required: BLS required within 90 days of hire; ACLS and PALS must be obtained prior to completion of orientation.
• Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of RN experience required, with prior critical care or PACU hospital experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE