What are the responsibilities and job description for the PACU Nurse - Alabama Anesthesiology & Pain Consultants position at Resolve Pain Solutions?
Alabama Anesthesiology & Pain Consultants (AAPC) is seeking a skilled and compassionate PACU Nurse to join our Ambulatory Surgery Center team in Pell City, AL. If you’re dedicated to delivering exceptional post-anesthesia care and thrive in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment—with no nights, weekends, or call—this is the role for you.
About The Role
As a PACU Nurse at AAPC, you will provide high-quality post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from interventional pain and outpatient procedures. You will play a vital role in patient safety, comfort, and recovery while collaborating with physicians, anesthesia providers, and clinical staff to ensure seamless, compassionate care.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Recovery & Monitoring
Education & Licensure
About The Role
As a PACU Nurse at AAPC, you will provide high-quality post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from interventional pain and outpatient procedures. You will play a vital role in patient safety, comfort, and recovery while collaborating with physicians, anesthesia providers, and clinical staff to ensure seamless, compassionate care.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Recovery & Monitoring
- Receive patients from the procedure suite and perform immediate post-anesthesia assessments.
- Monitor vital signs, airway, pain level, and surgical sites throughout recovery.
- Administer medications, fluids, and oxygen per provider orders.
- Recognize and respond to complications or changes in patient condition.
- Ensure all clinical discharge criteria are safely met.
- Provide supportive, compassionate care during recovery.
- Educate patients and families on post-procedure care and medications.
- Verify understanding and document all discharge teaching.
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, and medications in the EMR.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, state/federal regulations, and accrediting standards.
- Participate in safety huddles and quality initiatives.
- Communicate effectively with anesthesia providers, physicians, and pre-op staff for smooth care transitions.
- Help maintain PACU supplies and equipment.
- Contribute to continuous quality improvement and a positive team culture.
Education & Licensure
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (BSN preferred).
- Active RN license in the State of Alabama.
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications (required).
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required.
- At least 1 year of PACU, ICU, or ED experience strongly preferred.
- Ambulatory surgery center or interventional pain experience is a plus.
- Strong clinical assessment and post-anesthesia care capabilities.
- Excellent communication and patient education skills.
- Proficiency with EMR systems.
- Commitment to patient-centered care, safety, and confidentiality.
- Ability to stand, walk, and assist patients for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and position patients/equipment as needed.
- Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations.
- Full-time, Monday–Friday (daytime hours)
- No weekends, holidays, or on-call
- Enjoy a stable, supportive work environment focused on teamwork and patient care.