Registered Nurse PACU

Edgewood Surgical Center•Pymatuning Township, PA

17d

About The Position

Edgewood Surgical Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team in Pre-op/PACU. The Pre-op/PACU RN provides safe, high-quality care to surgical patients before and after anesthesia. In this role, the RN is responsible for patient assessments, preparation for surgery, recovery from anesthesia, pain management and ongoing monitoring to ensure optimal patient outcomes in a fast-paced surgical hospital environment.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of Pennsylvania
BLS and ACLS certification
Strong assessment, critical thinking and communication skills
Ability to stand, walk, lift and reposition patients
Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations

Nice To Haves

PACU or Pre-op nursing experience
PALS certification
Experience with orthopedic, ophthalmology, or outpatient surgical procedures

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive pre-operative nursing assessments
Verify patient identity, procedure, consent, surgical site, and required documentation
Review medical history, allergies, medications, labs and diagnostic results
Initiate IV access and administer medications per physician order
Provide patient and family education regarding the surgical and recovery process
Collaborate with anesthesia, surgeons and perioperative team members
Ensure compliance with surgical safety checklists
Receive patients from the operating room
Perform continuous assessment of airway, breathing, circulation, level of consciousness and pain
Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythm, oxygenation and surgical sites
Manage post-operative pain, nausea, and other anesthesia-related concerns
Identify and respond promptly to post-operative complications
Administer medications and treatments per order and protocols
Provide patient and family education for post-operative care
Determine readiness for discharge or transfer