Evening PACU Nurse Leader - Advanced Post-Op Care

Albany Med; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health care coverage with no

Emotional, physical, and mental well‑g

Job summary

Albany Med Health System seeks a Registered Professional Nurse for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in Albany, NY. The RN assesses, coordinates, plans, directs, implements and manages patient care through the episode of care with a focus on discharge and transitions within the acute care stay.

The main campus PACU has 53 beds (43 adult, 10 pediatric). Evening shift available with competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold NYS Registered Nurse license and BLS certification.
• Experience in PACU or similar perioperative care is preferred.
• Diligent in continuing education to improve patient care.

Responsibilities

• Implements physician orders, administers meds, starts IVs, and performs treatments and tests.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to assess patient conditions.
• Assesses patient needs and responses to care; collaborates on care plans.
• Directs ancillary staff and maintains professional nursing standards.

Skills

NYS RN license

BLS certification

PACU experience

Education

Nursing degree (Diploma/ADN/Bachelor)

Job description

Albany Med Health System seeks a Registered Professional Nurse for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in Albany, NY. The RN assesses, coordinates, plans, directs, implements and manages patient care through the episode of care with a focus on discharge and transitions within the acute care stay.

The main campus PACU has 53 beds (43 adult, 10 pediatric). Evening shift available with competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.