Registered Nurse ( RN ) - Per Diem

Catholic Health; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 70,396 - 100,261; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New York is looking for a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN. Responsibilities include monitoring and caring for patients post-surgery and building relationships with patients' families. Requirements include 1+ years of nursing experience in PACU, an Associate's degree in Nursing, and various certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS). The position offers a salary of $61.94 per hour.

Qualifications

• Requires licensed and currently registered as a professional nurse in New York State.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS required.

Responsibilities

• Recover, assess, monitor, administer medication to patients post-surgery.
• Advocate for and build relationships with patients and their families.
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

1+ years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience in PACU

Advocacy for patients and families

Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams

Effective communication skills

Education

Associates in Nursing degree

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time. We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes.

Job Details

Our Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RNs

• 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

• 1+ years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) required
• Associates in Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Licensed and currently registered as a professional nurse in New York State
• Certifications: BLS required for all RNs; ACLS required for all Perioperative areas (Ambulatory Surgery, PACU, OR, Endoscopy), ED, S Unit and all critical care areas; PALS required for ED and PACU.

Salary Range

USD $61.94 - $61.94 /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 differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.