Registered Nurse Perioperative PACU Surgical (RN)

Role: Registered Nurse - Perioperative / PACU / Surgical (RN)

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to provide exceptional perioperative and postoperative patient care in a fast-paced patient-focused surgical and ambulatory environment in Charlotte Metro NC. This position serves as a trusted clinical partner guiding patients and caregivers through procedure preparations recovery monitoring and post-operative instructions while upholding the highest standards of clinical safety and care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Post-Operative Care & Recovery: Deliver comprehensive PACU/post-operative nursing assessments monitor patient recovery progress manage vital signs and address post-procedural concerns.

Procedural Preparation: Assist with patient prep consent verification vital signs intake intravenous access and care coordination on procedure days.

Patient Education & Discharge: Educate patients and family caregivers on individualized recovery treatment plans medication management and post-procedure care instructions.

Operations & Interdisciplinary Care: Collaborate closely with attending physicians surgeons and care teams to streamline clinical patient flow document care in EMRs and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Education: ADN or BSN from an accredited nursing program.

Licensure: Active NC or Compact RN license in good standing.

Experience: 13 years of clinical nursing experience in surgical recovery (PACU) procedural plastic surgery/aesthetics or ambulatory surgery settings preferred.

Attributes: Strong clinical assessment critical thinking skills professional demeanor and patient-centered focus.

Skills and Certifications:

REQUIRED SKILLS Perioperative & Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Recovery Protocols Pre-Operative.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES Active unrestricted North Carolina Registered Nurse (RN) License.