What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plastic Surgery PACU Nurse position at Dr. Miami Plastic Surgeon?
About Us
We provide concierge-level care for patients recovering from cosmetic surgery in a private, luxury recovery setting. Our team is dedicated to delivering safe, attentive, and compassionate care during the most critical stages of post-operative healing. We pride ourselves on creating a calm, comfortable, and clinically excellent environment for every patient.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with strong Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and post-operative recovery experience to supervise and care for patients.
The ideal candidate is clinically confident, calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and highly skilled in immediate post-anesthesia monitoring and surgical recovery care. This role requires advanced assessment skills, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to respond quickly to changes in patient status while maintaining a warm, reassuring bedside manner.
Responsibilities
- Provide continuous monitoring of post-op and post-anesthesia patients.
- Perform comprehensive and focused assessments (airway, breathing, circulation, pain control, neuro status, mobility, drains, dressings).
- Monitor patients transitioning from anesthesia recovery to stable overnight care.
- Administer medications as ordered and monitor for adverse reactions.
- Manage IV lines, fluids, compression devices, surgical drains, and post-op garments.
- Respond promptly to patient concerns or changes in condition.
- Supervise support staff (CNAs/HHAs/LPNs) and ensure appropriate delegation and care standards.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and provide thorough hand-off reports to the daytime team.
- Reinforce post-op instructions and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Florida (required).
- 2 years of clinical experience in PACU, surgical, or acute care setting preferred.
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to recognize early signs of complications.
- Compassionate bedside manner with excellent communication skills.
- Previous plastic surgery experience strongly preferred.
- BLS and ACLS certification required.
Schedule & Compensation
- Part-time and full-time positions available.
- Evening and weekend shifts available.
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Luxury, supportive work environment with dedicated team.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to work in a boutique post-op care setting with a supportive medical team. You’ll provide meaningful, hands-on care to patients at a critical stage in their recovery while ensuring their safety, dignity, and comfort.