Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Provident Behavioral Health; Seaford (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid Time Off

Professional development

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health in Seaford, Delaware seeks a full-time Registered Nurse for a PACU (Post Anesthesia Care) role. You will provide safe nursing care to surgical patients immediately after anesthesia and collaborate with the surgical team to ensure optimal recovery and timely discharge.

The ideal candidate holds an active Delaware RN license with at least 1 year of critical care experience, plus BLS and ACLS certifications and strong clinical assessment skills.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of residence.
• Minimum of 1 year critical care experience.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, individualized nursing care to surgical patients immediately after anesthesia.
• Monitor and assess patient recovery in PACU.
• Develop and evaluate care plans and document progress.
• Support patient and family education and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with surgical teams and assist with anesthesia procedures and pre-operative preparations.

Skills

Active RN license

Critical care experience

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Clinical assessment

Critical-thinking

Job description

Seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for a PACU - Post Anesthesia Care role in Seaford, Delaware.

Responsibilities include:

providing safe, individualized nursing care to surgical patients immediately following anesthesia, monitoring and assessing recovery, developing and evaluating care plans, supporting patient and family education, collaborating with surgical teams, and assisting with anesthesia procedures and pre-operative preparations.

Qualifications:

active RN license in the state of residence, minimum of 1 year critical care experience, BLS and ACLS certifications, strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key details:

day shift, Monday-Friday with rotating weekends and call, approximately 40 hours weekly. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Ideal for experienced critical care RNs seeking career stability in post-anesthesia nursing.

Located in a welcoming community with access to beaches, offering a balanced work-life environment.