PACU RN - Same-Day Surgery: Impactful Patient Care

Staff_02 Halifax Staffing Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health in Florida seeks a Registered Nurse for the Same Day Surgery/PACU to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. The RN directs and coordinates care for LPNs and CNAs, ensuring age-appropriate nursing for the patient population.

Requirements include an active Florida RN license, a nursing degree (bachelor's preferred), unit orientation, and strong communication with patients and families. You will work within the Circle of care and uphold hospital standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold active Florida RN license.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Completion of general and nursing orientation.
• Completion of unit orientation and unit-specific competency checklist.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient on admission and monitor ongoing status.
• Assess patient/family learning needs and provide education.
• Plan and coordinate care based on assessment and patient status.
• Involve family in the plan of care as desired by the patient.
• Initiate individualized teaching at admission for positive outcomes and discharge.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to achieve outcomes.
• Administer medications according to established policies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and ethical care.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Nursing assessment

Education

Florida RN license

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Halifax Health in Florida seeks a Registered Nurse for the Same Day Surgery/PACU to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. The RN directs and coordinates care for LPNs and CNAs, ensuring age-appropriate nursing for the patient population.

Requirements include an active Florida RN license, a nursing degree (bachelor's preferred), unit orientation, and strong communication with patients and families. You will work within the Circle of care and uphold hospital standards.