PACU RN - Night Shift (Part-Time, 36 hrs/wk)

Albany Medical College; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Albany Med seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) on the night shift. The role involves coordinating patient care, administering medications, starting IVs, and performing procedures with focus on discharge readiness.

You will assess patient needs, interpret tests, and collaborate with the nursing team to implement plans of care while ensuring safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a professional nursing program (Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate)
• Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; some departments require additional certifications
• Preferred experience as a PCA or nursing assistant
• Commitment to continuing education and quality improvement

Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate, plan, direct, implement and manage patient care through the episode of care
• Administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments and document as required
• Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostics to assess patient condition
• Provide primary and emergency care for injuries and illnesses as needed
• Collaborate with nursing team to create a Plan of Care
• Direct and guide ancillary staff and uphold nursing standards

Skills

BLS Certification

PACU experience

NYS RN license

Education

Nursing diploma/AD/BSN

Job description

Albany Med seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) on the night shift. The role involves coordinating patient care, administering medications, starting IVs, and performing procedures with focus on discharge readiness.

You will assess patient needs, interpret tests, and collaborate with the nursing team to implement plans of care while ensuring safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.