PACU Nurse, Impressions Face & Body

PACU Nurse (Looking for FullTime or PRN )
224 W Hill St Ste. 500 Floor #5, Chicago, IL 60610, United States

About Impressions Face & Body

Impressions Face & Body is a premier aesthetic practice specializing in advanced cosmetic and surgical procedures. We are committed to exceptional patient care, safety, and delivering a refined, high-touch experience from consultation through recovery.

Role Overview

The PACU PRN Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality post-anesthesia nursing care to surgical patients in a calm, professional, and patient-centered environment. This role is critical in ensuring patient safety, comfort, and optimal recovery following cosmetic surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess patients in the immediate post-operative phase

• Safely recover patients from general anesthesia, IV sedation, and local anesthesia

• Perform focused physical assessments, including airway, vital signs, pain, and level of consciousness

• Administer medications as ordered, including pain management and anti-emetics

• Recognize and respond to post-operative complications or changes in patient condition

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in patient charts

• Provide post-operative education and discharge instructions to patients and caregivers

• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and clinic staff to ensure continuity of care

• Ensure PACU equipment, medications, and emergency supplies are prepared and maintained

• Uphold infection control, safety, and regulatory standards at all times

• Deliver compassionate, discreet, and professional care aligned with a luxury patient experience

Qualifications & Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)

• Minimum 2 years of PACU, recovery room, ER, ICU, or surgical nursing experience (cosmetic surgery experience preferred)

• Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred or willingness to obtain)

• Strong assessment, critical-thinking, and clinical decision-making skills

• Excellent communication and patient-education abilities

• Ability to remain calm and composed in fast-paced or high-acuity situations

• High attention to detail and commitment to patient safety

• Professional appearance and demeanor appropriate for a high-end aesthetic clinic

Preferred Experience

• Experience in plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, or outpatient surgical settings

• Familiarity with post-anesthesia protocols in private clinics

• Experience providing discharge education in an elective surgery environment

Job Type: Full-time and PRN opportunities available

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Employee discount

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Referral program

• Vision insurance