Registered Nurse

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU / Post-Op) Responsibilities

• Receive and assess patients immediately post-procedure, including airway, vitals, and level of consciousness
• Monitor and document ongoing patient status, recognizing and responding to complications
• Administer medications, manage IV therapy, and titrate oxygen as needed
• Provide pain management and patient comfort measures
• Educate patients and caregivers on discharge instructions and post-operative care
• Ensure safe discharge, including verification of responsible transportation
• Complete discharge documentation and conduct follow-up calls as required

General & Operational Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory and restock medications and clinical supplies
• Perform daily equipment and safety checks (crash cart, AED, oxygen, suction, glucometer)
• Conduct environmental and temperature monitoring for compliance
• Assist with EKGs, chart audits, scanning, and documentation compliance
• Prepare patient charts and surgical documentation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment
• Participate in quality improvement and risk management initiatives
• Support patient flow, including escorting patients and assisting with room turnover

Our Ideal Candidate will have the following qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California
• Current BLS (CPR) certification required; ACLS required or obtained within designated timeframe
• Minimum one (1) year of perioperative, surgical, OR, or PACU nursing experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of sterile technique, infection prevention, and patient safety standards
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• At Lifekind, we believe our employees deserve the best. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join us:
• Comprehensive Benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance options for you and your family
• Medical – Choice between three Cigna PPO plans (company pays 90% for employees and 50% for dependents!)
• Dental offered through Principal Life Insurance Company
• Vision offered through Principal and VSP Vision Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCSA)
• Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability with medical enrollment
• Employee Life, Spouse Life and Dependent Life
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Generous PTO

Lifekind Health and Savas Software are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.