Medical City Healthcare seeks an experienced RN PACU Nurse to provide high-quality post-anesthesia care for surgical patients. You will monitor vital signs, manage pain and sedation, respond rapidly to changes in patient status, and ensure safe recovery and discharge from the PACU. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, clear communication with surgeons and anesthesiologists, and meticulous documentation. You will precept junior staff, support quality and safety initiatives, and uphold evidence-based practice while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. Provide post-anesthesia care and continuous monitoring of PACU patients Assess, document, and communicate patient status to surgeons and anesthesiologists Administer medications, IV fluids, and pain management per protocols Respond to emergencies and rapid changes in patient condition Educate patients and families on post-op recovery and discharge instructions Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in the EMR Adhere to infection control, safety, and regulatory standards Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives Precept and support new nurses and clinical staff in the PACU Post-anesthesia patient assessment Cardiac and respiratory monitoring IV therapy and medication administration Pain and sedation management Airway management and emergency response Electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation Infection control and patient safety protocols Perioperative and PACU workflows Patient and family education Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active RN license in state of practice BLS (Basic Life Support) certification ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) preferred Experience in PACU, ICU, or critical care settings
