Registered Nurse - Per Diem

Chsli; Village of Rockville Centre (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Tuition assistance

Defined benefit pension

Career growth culture

Job summary

Catholic Health Services Mercy Hospital is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the Post Anesthesia Care Unit. You will provide compassionate care, monitor patients through recovery, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

Requirements include a BSN or enrolled in BSN program, NYS RN license, 1+ year PACU or CCU experience, 1+ year medical/surgical RN experience, and BLS/ACLS/PALS. CPAN preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required; ADN accepted if enrolled in BSN program.
• Active NYS RN license.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required; CPAN preferred.
• Minimum 1 year PACU or CCU experience; 1+ year medical-surgical RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Recover, monitor, and manage care for post-surgical patients from pediatrics to geriatrics.
• Collaborate with physicians, RNs, and ancillary staff to optimize patient outcomes.
• Advocate for patients and families through education and support.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Clinical assessment

Education

BSN degree

NYS RN License

Active BLS/ACLS/PALS

ADN acceptable if enrolled in BSN

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Are you a determined Registered Nurse consistently providing outstanding, compassionate patient care? Do you build relationship of trust and advocacy with your patients and their loved ones? Do you thrive in a progressive, team-oriented environment?

Then you have what it takes to be a Mercy Hospital Nurse. You are at the heart of health.

Job Details

Our Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN's:

• Recover, assess, monitor, administer medication and manage overall care for patients from pediatrics to geriatrics who have undergone surgical procedures under anesthesia (general, regional, and MAC).
• Partner with an interdisciplinary team including, but not limited to, attending physicians, registered nurses (RN), and ancillary staff to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Advocate for and build meaningful relationships with patients' loved ones through safety intervention, emotional support and education.

What you'll bring:

• Passion for the PACU
• 1+ years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience in a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) or Critical Care Unit preferred
• 1+ years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience in medical/surgical required
• Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
• Will consider Associates Degree if enrolled in an accredited BSN program
• Licensure: NYS Registered Nurse License
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required. Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) certification preferred

Salary Range

USD $54.48 - USD $74.72 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.