t St. Joseph’s Health the Surgical Services Department records more than 11,000 surgeries annually in our state-of-art operating rooms providing a full range of surgical services, offering care for ambulatory, elective, and critically ill patients. The Registered Nurse is responsible for monitoring patients as they recover from anesthesia, ensuring their safety, comfort, and stabilization before discharge or transfer to an inpatient unit.
What you will do:
Provide immediate post-anesthesia care, monitoring patients’ vital signs, airway, and level of consciousness. Assess for and manage pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms.
Recognize and respond to anesthesia-related complications and emergencies.
Educate patients and families on post-operative care, discharge instruc...