PRE/POST OP RN (PRN)

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled, compassionate Post‑Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse to join our surgical services team as a PRN position. This role is essential in providing high‑quality, patient‑centered care during the critical post‑anesthesia recovery period. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, rapid assessment skills, and a commitment to patient safety, comfort, and smooth transitions of care.

Key Responsibilities 

Clinical Duties

• Perform immediate post‑anesthesia assessments, including airway patency, respiratory status, hemodynamics, pain level, and level of consciousness.

• Monitor patients recovering from general anesthesia, regional blocks, and conscious sedation, intervening promptly for any changes in condition.

• Manage airway support devices, oxygen therapy, and emergency interventions as needed.

• Administer medications for pain, nausea, blood pressure management, and sedation reversal per provider orders.

• Ensure safe emergence from anesthesia, maintaining continuous vigilance for complications such as respiratory depression, hypotension, arrhythmias, or delayed awakening.

• Provide warm, reassuring, and attentive care to patients experiencing disorientation, anxiety, or discomfort during recovery.

• Prepare patients for discharge or transfer by ensuring stability, meeting recovery milestones, and completing required documentation.

• Participate in pre/post-op phone calls and escalate concerns appropriately

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate patient conditions to surgeons, anesthesia providers, management, and staff

• Carry out physician orders promptly and accurately

• Provide thorough hand‑offs to receiving units or caregivers.

• Educate patients and families, assessing readiness and understanding

• Serve as a mentor and role model to nursing and ancillary staff

• Participate in staff orientation and ongoing education initiatives

Compliance & Administration

• Stay current on federal/state laws, accreditation standards, and professional regulations

• Submit required reports in a timely manner

• Recommend and help implement policies, procedures, and best practices

• Adhere to all confidentiality, infection control, OSHA, and safety standards

• Support AIASC’s regulatory certifications and accreditation efforts

• Respond to emails and communications efficiently

• Perform additional duties as assigned, including PolicyStat education and Safety Officer responsibilities

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of Florida

• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred and must be obtained within 90 days of hire

• Minimum 2 years of perioperative or surgical nursing experience preferred

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to adapt to changing departmental needs and flex work hours as required

Why Join Us?

• Supportive, team-oriented environment

• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education

• Commitment to excellence in patient care and safety

• Competitive compensation and flexible scheduling

JOB TYPE: Part-time PRN

JOB STATUS: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

**ANDREWS IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE**

The Andrews Institute ASC (AIASC) is committed to promoting health, wellness, and disease prevention and to providing a safe, clean and healthy environment to Workforce Members, patients, and visitors. The use of tobacco and tobacco products is a known and established hazard to the health and well-being of tobacco users and can also directly impact nonusers. In addition, the use of tobacco and tobacco products has been shown to decrease employee productivity and efficiency and increase absenteeism. In recognition of these factors, the Andrews Institute ASC will no longer hire tobacco users.