Pre & Post Operative PACU RN

Qualifications

• Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of acute care RN experience, preferably in pre-op, PACU, or surgical/medical-surgical settings
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - required or must obtain within 3 months of hire
• Physical & Work Environment Requirements
• Fast-paced environment requiring rapid assessment and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

• Pre-Operative Care
• Conduct pre-operative assessments including medical history, medication review, allergies, and vital signs
• Ensure proper documentation, consent verification, and patient readiness for surgery
• Provide patient and family education regarding surgical procedures, anesthesia, and recovery expectations
• Collaborate with surgeons, CRNA, and OR staff to optimize surgical preparation
• Post-Operative Care (PACU / Surgical Unit)
• Monitor patients emerging from anesthesia, assessing respiratory status, pain levels, surgical site condition, and vitals
• Recognize and respond to complications such as airway obstruction, bleeding, or abnormal vital signs
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and families during recovery
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic health record accurately and promptly

General Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and ensure continuity
• Maintain a safe and clean environment adhering to infection control and hospital protocols
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and moving during 8-hour shifts
• Exposure to surgical patients, medications, blood/body fluids, and medical equipment

Work Location: In person