RN PACU

Summit Medical Center; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and 401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Summit Medical Center in Edmond, OK is seeking a dedicated PACU nurse to deliver postoperative care in the recovery unit. You will assess patients, monitor recovery from anesthesia, and determine discharge readiness in collaboration with the surgical team.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, active Oklahoma RN licensure, current BLS, and ACLS within one year. Prior PACU experience is preferred. The role is day shift and full-time with benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in Oklahoma.
• BLS certification; ACLS required within one year of employment.
• Previous PACU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures PACU environment is clean, safe, and therapeutic for patients.
• Monitors recovery from anesthesia and surgical procedures.
• Admits patients to the unit and assesses nursing needs.
• Performs required nursing activities and follows physician orders.
• Explains procedures to reduce patient anxiety and ensures documentation is accurate.

Skills

PACU nursing

Vital signs monitoring

IV therapy

Assessment skills

CPR

Education

Accredited nursing program graduate

Oklahoma RN licensure

BLS certification

ACLS within 1 year

Tools

Vital signs monitors

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Summit Medical Center – Edmond, OK 73013

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Position Summary: Delivers nursing care in the Post‑Operative Care Unit (PACU) to patients entering the postoperative phase of treatment. Responsible for assessing the patient’s condition and readiness for discharge.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that the PACU has a clean and therapeutic environment for all patients at all times.
• Ensures supplies and equipment needed are available and in good working order.
• Admits the patient to the unit and monitors recovery from anesthesia and surgical procedure.
• Makes initial assessment and determines the nursing needs of the patient.
• Follows and implements physician’s orders and performs all required nursing activities.
• Explains nursing procedures and actions taken to help reduce anxiety.
• Identifies patient’s physical and mental status.
• Monitors the patient’s medical condition and reports any significant changes to the admitting physician or anesthesiologist.
• Documents accurately in the patient’s medical record the care received and the progress in the recovery process.
• Assures that the patient fits the documented criteria prior to discharge.
• Provides emotional support to patients and family members as necessary.
• Performs other duties assigned or requested.
• Maintains established center/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Maintains department records, reports, and files as required.
• Maintains and cares for department equipment and supplies.
• Participates in educational programs and in‑service meetings.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and center related business.
• Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors and other center employees.
• Documents concisely, precisely and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy.
• Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and center business.
• Understands and maintains clinical competencies (general, age specific and drug administration).

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Oklahoma.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS required within one year of employment.
• Previous PACU experience required.

Special Skills and Knowledge

• Nursing care of the postoperative patient.
• Operation of vital signs monitors.
• Assessment skills.
• IV therapy.
• Principles of standard precaution.
• CPR.

Essential Functions

• Ability to adequately assess, diagnose, plan and implement nursing interventions and evaluate patient condition.
• Compliance with the attendance policy.
• Compliance with continuing and mandatory education programs.
• Possesses appropriate communication skills to practice collaborative nursing.
• Ability to respond quickly, physically and mentally when priorities and/or the patient’s condition changes.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Ability to read and write legibly.
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively.
• Ability to understand and resolve simple to complex problems.
• Ability to understand simple to complex instructions.
• Ability to constantly walk, stand, and/or lift.
• Ability to frequently utilize full range of motion, including crouching, stooping, reaching, bending and twisting.
• Ability to frequently lift, pull, push with assistance of one other person, the weight of the average patient.
• Ability to see and hear and distinguish color.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to function independently without constant supervision.

Bloodborne Pathogen Classification

Category 1 – Occupational exposure.