Position Overview Role Type:

Registered Nurse (RN)

Setting:

Outpatient plastic/cosmetic surgery center / Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)

Primary Focus:

Immediate post-anesthesia stabilization, cosmetic surgical site monitoring, and outpatient discharge readiness.

Key Responsibilities Post-Anesthesia Monitoring:

Transport patients from the operating room, connect continuous monitoring equipment, and track vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation) until stable.

Surgical and Site Care:

Inspect surgical dressings, check drain patentcy (e.g., Jackson-Pratt drains), perform incision evaluations, and apply cold therapy/ice to minimize post-operative swelling or monitor for early signs of hematoma.

Symptom and Pain Management:

Administer prescribed medications for post-operative pain, nausea, and vomiting.

Patient Discharge and Education:

Review post-procedure self-care instructions, assess alertness, and discharge stable outpatients to designated caregivers with clear emergency guidelines.

Documentation and Communication:

Maintain concise recovery charts, report critical changes to plastic surgeons or anesthesia providers, and coordinate safe patient handoffs.

Qualifications and Requirements Licensure:

Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) state license.

Certifications:

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required.

Experience:

Prior experience in PACU, critical care, or ambulatory surgery settings; specific operating room (OR) or plastic surgery background is preferred.

Pay:

$70.00 per hour Expected hours: 2.0 - 10.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location:

In person