Registered Nurse PACU (RN)

If you enjoy combining critical care skills with meaningful patient interaction youll thrive in Deaconess PACU. Our nurses play a vital role in helping patients safely recover from anesthesia and surgery using strong assessment skills clinical judgment and compassion during some of the most important moments of a patients care journey.

As a PACU RN youll work alongside an experienced team of surgeons anesthesiologists and nursing professionals in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your voice is heard. Every day offers the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population sharpen your critical thinking skills and deliver exceptional patient-centered care.

• Fast-paced highly skilled nursing environment
• One-on-one patient care during recovery and stabilization
• Collaborative team culture with strong physician and anesthesia partnerships
• Opportunity to utilize advanced assessment and critical thinking skills
• Exposure to a wide variety of surgical specialties and procedures
• Commitment to professional growth education and career advancement
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

• Monitor and assess patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition using sound clinical judgment.
• Manage pain comfort and recovery needs while prioritizing patient safety.
• Collaborate with surgeons anesthesia providers and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Educate patients and families regarding recovery expectations and post-operative care.
• Coordinate individualized plans of care to support optimal outcomes.

Required

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or another compact licensure state.

Preferred

• BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing).
• Previous PACU ICU ED or other critical care experience.

Required Experience:

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