RN PACU PRN

Surgery Partners, Inc; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Plan

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc in New York seeks an RN - Recovery to provide postoperative nursing care in a same-day surgery setting. You will follow physician orders, monitor patients, administer medications, and discharge patients per policy.

The role requires graduating from an accredited nursing program, an active RN license, and BLS/ACLS. You will collaborate with the clinical team and maintain patient privacy and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in provision of nursing care to post-operative patients.
• Records and reports symptoms and changes in patient condition.
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by physicians.
• Discharges post-operative patients per facility policies.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Total nursing care

Postoperative care

Medication administration

Patient discharge

Emergency decision making

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

RN License

BLS & ACLS (AHA)

Job description

Essential Functions

Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in a same day surgery setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician’s orders and centers policies. Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.

Job Title

RN - Recovery

Essential Functions

Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in a same day surgery setting. Assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician’s orders and centers policies. Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in the center.

Supervision Received

Supervisor of Clinical Services

Education/ Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse License
• Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for post-operative patients
• Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms, reactions abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental conditions of the post-operative patients
• Administers medications and treatments ordered by the physicians
• Cares and discharges post-operative patients according to facility policies
• Able to accurately assess need for pain and /or nausea medication
• An order always precedes the administration of medication
• Intended actions and side effects are known
• Medications are documented
• Maintains patient and employee privacy and confidential information
• Provides psychological support to patients and/or families
• Maintains rapport with physicians and other departments providing care for the patients, (i.e.: home x-ray, outside radiology)
• Admits patients to sit-up area
• Performs routine charging of medications and supplies
• Accurately checks charge sheets for supplies used on patients
• Functions independently in emergency situations
• Able to make logical quick decisions based on sound judgment
• Maintains competence through continuing education
• Meets requirements for CEU re-licensure
• Assists in orientation of new employees with factual information regarding current departmental policies
• Acts as a resource for new employees
• Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work environment

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.