RN RECOVERY

Hudson Regional Health; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Regional Hospital in Secaucus, NJ seeks a dedicated RN Recovery to join our OR recovery unit. This full-time role requires PACU experience, strong patient care skills, and adherence to infection control protocols.

You will monitor vitals, assist with perioperative procedures, perform venipuncture and IV therapy, document findings, and coordinate with the surgical team to ensure safe patient discharge.

Qualifications

• Assoc. degree or diploma in nursing is required.
• 1–2 years of operating room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly accountable for preventing hospital-acquired infections related to hand hygiene.
• Care for patients in various stages of recovery in PACU.
• Reviews chart data and assessments on arrival to PACU.
• Performs venipuncture, IV therapy, and pump usage.
• Surgical wound care assessment and documentation.
• Reports lab, radiology, EKG, ABG values to MD.

Skills

Hand hygiene

PACU care

Venipuncture

IV therapy

Wound care

Vital signs monitoring

Critical thinking

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Job description

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RN RECOVERY

Full Time - HPAE RN HPAE RN Secaucus, NJ, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3616

Hudson Regional Hospital, nestled in Secaucus, New Jersey, is a distinguished healthcare institution committed to building a healthier community through exceptional care, advanced technology, and knowledgeable physicians. We take pride in being the #1 choice for surgery, boasting the Institute for Robotic Surgery, equipped with the latest surgical robots and six SRC Center of Excellence designations. This places us at the forefront of robotic and minimally invasive surgery, with the unique distinction of being the world's first hospital to receive the SRC Center of Excellence designation in Robotic Spine Surgery.

Job Specific Competencies:

• Directly accountable for preventing hospital acquired infections related to hand-hygiene performance of self and staff
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to varied age specific patient populations
• Reviews pertinent chart data and assesses patient on arrival to PACU establishing and documenting the baseline
• Identifies and responds appropriately to any unanticipated or emergency situations that could arise postoperatively including malignant hyperthermia.
• Provides optimal continuity of post-operative patient care, ensuring that patient is discharged when discharge criteria is met.
• Demonstrates ability to care for multiple patients in various stages of recovery in a timely manner.
• Performs venipuncture, IV infusion therapy, and pump usage.
• Surgical wound care assessment and documentation.
• Performs glucometer testing.
• Medication administration which includes critical meds pulus evaluating response.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to Malignant Hyperthermia protocols.
• Demonstrates ability for oral, naso, tracheostomy, endo, and tracheal suctioning
• Reports critical lab, radiology, EKG, and ABG values to MD according to policy.
• Proficient in ventilation management and pulmonary support.
• Assists with bedside and interventional radiological procedures.

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Assoc . Degree or Diploma Nursing School

1 to 2 years experience in an Operating Room