Physician Family Practice

The PACU Nurse oversees professional post-anesthesia care for diverse age groups, utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.

Provides supervision and guidance to PACU or pre-op staff, with authority to make decisions in the absence of managers.

Must hold an NLN-accredited nursing degree, current RN license, BLS certification (or within 2 weeks), and obtain ACLS and PALS within 6 months.

Requires effective communication skills, willingness to engage in professional development, and adherence to nursing standards.

Preferred experience includes PACU, critical care, or ambulatory care.

Responsible to the Manager of Surgical Services, working in a safe environment with PPE, and capable of physical tasks such as lifting and moving patients.

Work involves exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infectious agents, and possible irregular hours or extended shifts.