Pre/PACU nurse

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Pre/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nurse to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide specialized nursing care to patients before and after surgical procedures, ensuring their safety, comfort, and smooth recovery. Your expertise will support a wide range of medical disciplines, including ophthalmology, cardiology, trauma medicine, and critical care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your skills in patient assessment, pain management, and advanced nursing procedures will make a meaningful difference in patient outcomes.

Duties

• Prepare patients for surgery by conducting comprehensive assessments, reviewing medical histories, and explaining procedures to reduce anxiety.
• Monitor vital signs and assess patient condition continuously during the preoperative and postoperative phases.
• Administer medications including IV infusions, analgesics for acute pain management, and botulinum toxin treatments when indicated.
• Provide advanced airway management, aseptic techniques, suturing, and catheter care to ensure optimal patient safety.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans for patients with complex needs such as infectious disease care, hospice & palliative medicine, or working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Document all patient interactions accurately using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems like Epic or Cerner while adhering to HIPAA regulations.
• Assist with diagnostic evaluations such as laboratory specimen collection, phlebotomy, and imaging procedures like CT scans or sonography as needed.

Skills

• Proven experience in acute care settings including hospital medicine, ICU, emergency room, or Level I/II trauma centers.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), CPT coding, and medical documentation standards.
• Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner; familiarity with Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks is a plus.
• Skilled in IV insertion, medication administration via injections or infusion pumps, and sterile processing techniques.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations including pediatrics (neonatal ventilator), geriatrics (memory care), behavioral health patients or those requiring long-term care such as assisted living or nursing homes.
• Ability to perform physical examinations, tube feeding management, ventilator support, and trauma-related procedures like spinal taps or gastric lavage.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols and aseptic technique; familiarity with Workers' Compensation law is advantageous for handling occupational health cases.
• Excellent patient assessment skills combined with critical thinking in high-pressure environments such as urgent care or post-operative recovery units. Join us to be part of a compassionate team committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care! Your expertise will help ensure safe recoveries across a variety of specialties while advancing your career in a supportive environment that values continuous learning and professional growth.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: $32.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32 - $40