Position Overview
Registered Nurse - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Job Title Registered Nurse - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Job Summary Join a dedicated team as a Registered Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at a hospital in Hilo, Hawaii. This role is crucial for the immediate post-operative care of patients, encompassing pre-operative, Phase I, and Phase II recovery. The PACU RN provides critical care monitoring and assessment to ensure patient stability and manage potential complications following anesthesia and surgery. You will be responsible for assessing incision sites, monitoring vital signs, managing pain, and tracking other indicators of recovery or instability. This position requires a high level of critical thinking and the ability to provide comprehensive care in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients in pre-operative, Phase I, and Phase II recovery phases. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of anesthesiology principles ...