Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)

Southwoods Health; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwoods Health in Boardman, OH is seeking a dedicated PACU RN to provide safe, direct post-anesthesia care. You will implement care plans, administer medications, and monitor patient recovery while collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.

This role requires an active OH RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and experience in PACU or critical care. The schedule is 4 days per week, day shift, no holidays or weekends, with hours 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Ohio (Required).
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (Required).
• BSN preferred but not required.
• Experience in PACU, Critical Care, or ER preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and document post-anesthesia care.
• Monitor patient recovery and respond to changes in condition.
• Ensure patient privacy and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate patient progress to the multidisciplinary team.
• Manage resources without compromising outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Delegation

Clinical documentation

Education

BSN (Preferred)

Job description

Position:Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)

Location: Boardman, OH

Job Id:3016-PJF 931

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)

Company: Southwoods Health
Location: The Surgical Hospital at Southwoods (Boardman, OH)
Schedule: 4 days per week | Day Shift (No holidays, no weekends)
Shift Hours: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

About the Role

Southwoods Health is seeking a dedicated PACU RN to provide safe, direct, and high-quality post-anesthesia care. In this role, you will implement plans of care, administer medications, monitor patient recovery, and collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary team.

Core Responsibilities

• Clinical Excellence: Plan, deliver, and document safe, effective post-anesthesia patient care.
• Patient Monitoring: Monitor closely for changes in patient conditions and execute ordered clinical interventions.
• Compliance & Privacy: Maintain strict patient privacy, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.
• Team Collaboration: Communicate patient progress effectively to the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Resource Management: Practice cost-effective resource management without compromising patient outcomes.

What You'll Need (Qualifications)

• License: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio (Required).
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications through the American Heart Association (Required).
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (Preferred).
• Experience: Prior experience in PACU, Critical Care, or the Emergency Room (Preferred).
• Skills: Strong critical thinking, time management, delegation, and clinical documentation skills.

Why Choose Southwoods?

At Southwoods, it's not just about the treatment, but how you're treated. Join our award-winning team today.