Registered Nurse, PACU, Full-time, Mount Holly

Virtua Health; Mount Holly Township (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and sick leave

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Mount Holly, NJ, is hiring a full-time Recovery Room RN (PACU) for the day shift (12 hours). This on-site role requires on-call rotation including holidays and weekends, with a total weekly hours around 36.

Qualifications include a valid NJ RN license, PACU or critical care experience, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certification. You will assess and plan care, coordinate with the care team, and uphold high safety and ethics standards.

Qualifications

• Must have valid NJ RN License.
• PACU or Critical Care experience required.
• Strong communication skills.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS are required (PALS may be obtained within 6 months of hire).

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Coordinate care and communicate with healthcare team and family.
• Provide evidence-based care and adhere to safety standards.
• Educate patient and family regarding care needs and disease process.
• Participate in orientation, education and development of staff.
• Maintain competencies and participate in performance improvement activities.

Education

Valid NJ RN License

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Registered Nurse, PACU, Full-time, Mount Holly### Registered Nurse, PACU, Full-time, Mount HollyApply: Mount Holly - 175 Madison Avenue: Full time: Posted Today: R1064861# At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.**Location:**Mount Holly - 175 Madison Avenue**Remote Type:**On-Site**Employment Type:**Employee**Employment Classification:**Regular**Time Type:**Full time**Work Shift:**Day Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)**Total Weekly Hours:**36**Additional Locations:****Job Information:****Full-Time Recovery Room RN*** **0800-2030 Monday through Friday, with on-call holiday, weekend, and weekday rotation*** **PACU or Critical Care experience Required*** **Procedural Area experience Preferred*** **BLS, ACLS, and PALS required (PALS may be obtained within 6 months of hire)** **Role Statement:**Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care through outcome identification and evidence-based practice. As an integral member of the health care team, coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with the other members of the healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics. **Job Essentials:**- Performs an assessment of the patient, leading to development, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care.- Administers, monitors and documents therapeutic interventions and regimes.- Effectively manages rapidly changing situations.- Participates in clinical decision-making.- Educates patient and family/responsible party regarding disease process, individual care needs, wellness, safety issues, etc.- Delegates and monitors care rendered by other members of nursing department and healthcare team.- Demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice.- Participates in orientation, education and development of healthcare team.- Identifies and participates in the performance improvement activities.- Maintains professional and departmental level competencies. **Educational Requirements, Qualifications:**Must have valid NJ RN License. Approved licenses must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey licensing board. Refer to the Educational/Regulatory Requirement (Department Specific) policy in the Nursing Administrative Manual. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards. Perfects skills and stays abreast of current nursing practice through on-going education, journals, etc. Must have strong communication skills. Must be able to coordinate efforts of a team of care providers.Hourly Rate: $46.31 - $64.17The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.