Registered Nurse - PACU

105 Unity Hospital of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Hospital in Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care as patients recover from anesthesia.

This full-time role is 40 hours/week, with 8- or 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday from 6am to 8pm, no weekends or holidays, and on-call requirements. The PACU team collaborates with anesthesiologists and surgeons to ensure safe, effective recovery.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing data to tailor care.
• Communicates and documents assessment with the interdisciplinary team.
• Utilizes resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Develops and documents an individualized plan of care.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Vital signs assessment

Documentation

Team communication

Education

AS: Nursing (Required)

RN license in New York State

BLS certification

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Department: PACU

Location: Unity Hospital

Hours Per Week: Full Time - 40 Hours

Schedule: 8- or 10-hour shifts; Monday through Friday between the hours of 6a-8p; No weekends or holidays; On-call requirements.

Summary

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you’re the engine and the heart of patient care at Rochester Regional Health. You make a positive difference every single day in the lives of our patients, their family members and visitors – going above and beyond to meet their needs with courtesy, kindness, respect and compassion.

Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

The PACU is a Critical Care Unit providing care for patients who are recovering from surgery. In this role, you will monitor and assess patients’ vital signs recovering from anesthesia, identify and address any complications or changes in patient conditions, educate patients and families on post-operative care and recovery expectations, and collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing appropriate data (physical, psychological, educational and risk-screen data appropriate for the chronological/developmental age of the patient).
• Communicates and documents assessment of patient with the interdisciplinary team.
• Utilizes all available resources to meet the needs of the patient and family.
• Develops and documents plan of care, treatment and services which is individualized and appropriate for the patient needs, strengths, limitations and goals.
• Complies with organizational policies, procedures and protocols including policies governing safety, medication administration and documentation.
• Revises plan of care based on ongoing evaluations and updates documentation appropriately.
• Completes at least one clinical research utilization (CRU) form for submission to Nursing Research Department using a research article from the last 5 years from research performed in the United States.
• Completes a minimum of 5 nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.
• Completes mandatory in‑services and health screens in a timely manner.
• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• At least 6 months experience preferred.

Education & Certifications

Education: AS: Nursing (Required)

Licenses / Certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support (American Heart Association), RN - Registered Nurse (New York State Education Department)

Physical Requirements

M - Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

Pay Range

$38.66 - $51.91

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.