RN, Post Anesthesia Recovery (2482)
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Position Summary: The RN Post Anesthesia Recovery provides specialized nursing care to patients emerging from anesthesia following surgical or procedural interventions. This role conducts comprehensive post-anesthesia assessments closely monitors hemodynamic and respiratory status manages airway support and delivers evidence-based care to promote safe recovery from sedation or anesthesia. Working collaboratively with anesthesia providers surgeons and perioperative team members the RN supports timely interventions and effective patient stabilization. As part of a highly coordinated team-oriented recovery environment this position promotes patient safety comfort and readiness for transfer or discharge through vigilant observation sound clinical judgment and clear communication with patients and families. Key Responsibilities: Assess and monitor patients transitioning from anesthesia including airway patency respiratory status consciousness level pain control and vital signs. Administer medications manage IV access support airway and oxygenation needs and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition. Provide postoperative education and reassurance to patients and families ensuring understanding of recovery expectations and discharge instructions. Document assessments interventions and communication accurately in the electronic health record to maintain regulatory compliance and continuity of care. Collaborate with anesthesia surgery and postoperative units to coordinate timely transfer and facilitate safe patient progression through the perioperative continuum. Participate in quality improvement safety initiatives and competency development to support high-reliability PACU practice.
Licenses and Certifications Required Current or temporary RN license in ND or compact RN licensure BLS required within orientation period ACLS and PALS required within 6 months in department TNCC course will be attended at least once after orientation to PACU is completed Educational Requirements RN program as evidenced by licensure Official diploma or transcript from the school/university from where Degree was received Experience Requirements Previous critical care experience is preferred Special Skills or Training Requirements None Physical Requirements: The RN frequently stands walks bends and reaches while providing immediate postoperative care. The role requires the ability to assist with repositioning transferring and supporting sedated or partially mobile patients. Fine motor skills hearing acuity and visual precision are essential for airway management equipment monitoring and medication administration. The work may require quick movement in urgent or emergent clinical situations. Environmental Requirements: Work occurs in a fast-paced PACU environment with continuous monitoring alarms close interaction with anesthesia equipment and exposure to bodily fluids and cleaning agents. The RN must adhere to infection-control practices and utilize required PPE. The environment involves caring for patients who may experience pain confusion or respiratory compromise requiring calm decision-making rapid response and effective communication within an interdisciplinary surgical services team.
Licenses and Certifications Required Current or temporary RN license in ND or compact RN licensure BLS required within orientation period ACLS and PALS required within 6 months in department TNCC course will be attended at least once after orientation to PACU is completed Educational Requirements RN program as evidenced by licensure Official diploma or transcript from the school/university from where Degree was received Experience Requirements Previous critical care experience is preferred Special Skills or Training Requirements None Physical Requirements: The RN frequently stands walks bends and reaches while providing immediate postoperative care. The role requires the ability to assist with repositioning transferring and supporting sedated or partially mobile patients. Fine motor skills hearing acuity and visual precision are essential for airway management equipment monitoring and medication administration. The work may require quick movement in urgent or emergent clinical situations. Environmental Requirements: Work occurs in a fast-paced PACU environment with continuous monitoring alarms close interaction with anesthesia equipment and exposure to bodily fluids and cleaning agents. The RN must adhere to infection-control practices and utilize required PPE. The environment involves caring for patients who may experience pain confusion or respiratory compromise requiring calm decision-making rapid response and effective communication within an interdisciplinary surgical services team.
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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
