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IMC RN

Gotham Companies

BROOKLYN, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$53.30–$57.74 Per Hour
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Anesthesiology, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Clinical Competency, Comparative Analysis, Crisis Intervention, Critical Care, Data Collection, Disease Prevention and Control, Disease Treatment, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Infection Control, Intensive Care, Intravenous Therapies, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Medications, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Nursing Management, Paint Shop Pro Tubes, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatrics, Postanesthesia, Psychology, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Standards of Care, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
BROOKLYN, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago
Pay rate ranges from $53.30 to $57.74 based on experience. Job Summary:The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating and coordinating all nursing care as defined by The New York State Nursing Practice Act. The peri-anesthesia patient is systematically assessed. A comprehensive plan of care is developed, individualized, and implemented to achieve optimal patient outcomes as the patient progresses through the peri-anesthesia continuum. The peri-anesthesia registered nursing roles during Phase I Level of Care focus on providing post-anesthesia care to the patient in the immediate post-anesthesia period and transitioning them to Phase II level of care and discharge, the inpatient unit, or ICU for continued care. This is achieved within the framework of the nursing process. The activities are carried out in collaboration with the care providers and other members of the healthcare team in response to patient and family needs. The PACU Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for care delivery and renders services to patients ranging from pediatric through geriatric.
Job Responsibilities:-In accordance with professional nursing standards and practices, the PACU nurse will provide nursing care to all immediate post-anesthesia and post-procedure patients . -Assesses patient s physical, social, behavioral, and mental status through direct observation, interview, and medical record review.-Performs initial physical assessment upon admission to PACU and performs ongoing assessment and documents relevant data.-Compares all assessment data to the patient s previous condition and to established norms. -Determines patient outcomes based on the patient s health problems and surgical procedure toward which post-anesthesia nursing care is directed. -Includes assessment from history and data collection as obtained from the patient and/or care providers.-Utilizes observational skills to assess patient s needs.-Documents a nursing assessment to include psychosocial, environmental factors, educational level, and needs.-Obtains and reviews available data base and any data collected by other members of the health team (medical/surgical/other history, physical exam mental status, and physician referrals).-Performs other duties as required. Planning-Develops an individualized plan of care in order to assist the patient to return to a safe physiological level after an anesthetic agent in the immediate postanesthetic phase.-Identifies and addresses needs for admission based on acute medical/surgical diagnoses and presenting physical/psychological symptoms -Identifies and addresses patient level of education and learning needs.-Makes appropriate referral to other disciplines and documents same.
Schedule Notes:DAYS - 5x8 - Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00am

Skills: Required Skills & Experience:-Minimum two (2) years' Critical Care nursing experience -Management of clinical skills in the provision of nursing care and management of the patient including but not limited to:-Identification of symptoms -Management of the disease entity-Treatment modalities -Administration of medications-Monitors surgical site, drains, dressings, and patency of tubes, catheters, and intravenous lines-Monitors, maintains and/or intervenes to improve respiratory and circulatory function.-Maintains physiological homeostasis by continued awareness of patient s changing condition during the post-anesthesia period. -Intervenes appropriately in emergencies utilizing crisis intervention.-Utilities critical thinking in assessment of patients and in interventions-Utilizes infection control procedures and protocols.-Provides for psychosocial needs of all post-anesthesia patients.-Provides health teaching and medication instructions to patient/next of kin.-Ensures that all procedures are performed based on established standards of care -Demonstrates competency in performing all procedures within the scope of practice and in accordance with Interfaith Medical Center.-Investigates and communicates all required information regarding unusual occurrences and patient care incidents.-Acts as a patient advocate.-Revises the patient s plan of care based on evaluation of interventions and expected outcomes in collaboration with other members of the health care team.-Evaluates patient s response to pain treatment. Provides additional therapeutic measures as indicated by reassessment to facilitate pain relief and comfort. -Data collected and documented to evaluate the patient s status for discharge and determine if discharge criteria is met. -Reinforces /validates all patient education performed.
Preferred Skills & Experience:-N/A

Education: Required Education:-Bachelor s degree in Nursing
Preferred Education:-N/A
Required Certifications & Licensure:-Current NY State RN License-Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)-ACLS-PALS
Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/A

Job Category: Clinical - Nursing - DPC

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