Registered Nurse – PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) 26-01368
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Job Location:
Syracuse, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Registered Nurse PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
Location:Rochester NY
Profession
Registered Nurse
Specialty
PACU
Job Summary
The PACU Registered Nurse provides post-anesthesia nursing care to patients recovering from surgical and procedural anesthesia. This role requires strong assessment skills rapid clinical decision-making and experience managing patients through Phase I and Phase II recovery in a fast-paced acute care environment.
Shift & Schedule
Day shift
8-hour shifts
Typical hours: Late morning to early evening
No block scheduling
Call Requirements
On-call rotation required
Up to four call shifts per month including:
Two weekend call shifts
Two weekday evening/night call shifts
Key Responsibilities
Provide Phase I and Phase II post-anesthesia recovery care.
Monitor airway hemodynamics pain levels and level of consciousness.
Identify and respond to post-operative complications.
Administer medications and treatments per provider orders.
Collaborate with anesthesia providers surgeons and perioperative staff.
Document patient assessments and interventions accurately in the electronic medical record.
Educate patients and families regarding post-procedure recovery and discharge instructions.
Maintain compliance with patient safety infection control and regulatory standards.
Required Clinical Experience
Phase I PACU
Phase II Recovery
Endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures
General surgery
Orthopedic procedures
Orthopedic/Spine procedures
Total joint replacements
Experience Requirements
Minimum of 1 year of PACU nursing experience
First-time travelers accepted
Certifications & Licensure
Active RN license required
BLS ACLS and PALS certifications required
For more details reach at or Call / Text at -EXT 4807.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
