Staff Nurse PACU

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care seeks a Staff Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in Dallas, TX. The role provides compassionate, evidence-based post-anesthesia care to diverse surgical patients in a community-focused environment.

Responsibilities include monitoring recovery, collaborating with the surgical team, and ensuring accurate documentation in the EHR. The ideal candidate demonstrates teamwork, ongoing learning, and strong communication with patients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to teamwork.
• Continuous learning and professional growth.
• Excellent communication with patients, families, and team members.

Responsibilities

• Monitor airway, hemodynamics, pain, and recovery status in PACU.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Document and coordinate patient care in EHR to ensure seamless transitions and continuity of care.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

This role is for a Staff Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), responsible for providing compassionate, evidence-based post-anesthesia care to diverse surgical patients.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Monitoring airway, hemodynamics, pain, and recovery status
• Collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams
• Utilizing advanced technology and electronic health records (EHR) systems to document and coordinate patient care

Qualifications and skills

include a strong commitment to teamwork, continuous learning, and excellent communication. The role offers opportunities for professional growth, education, and making a meaningful impact on community health within a supportive, mission-driven environment.