Registered Nurse RN PreOp PACU
Core
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for surgical patients in the Pre-Operative and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), ensuring safe transitions and recovery.
Role type
Registered Nurse (RN) in Pre-Op/PACU
Builds
Safe surgical patient recovery and discharge
Domain
Healthcare / Surgery / Anesthesia
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, pain management, airway management, IV therapy, wound care, emergency response, documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Trauma care experience, critical care background, precepting
Technologies
Electronic Health Records (EHR), monitoring equipment
Responsibilities
Monitor patient vital signs and status in Pre-Op and PACU, administer medications and fluids, manage pain and airway, coordinate with surgical and anesthesia teams, document care accurately, educate patients and families on post-operative care.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC