Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Description

Summary of Responsibilities

• Proactively participates as a team member in support of the total post-anesthesia care process 
• Using two patient identifiers, identifies and validates the patient and procedure performed 
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the recovery room/PACU area according to requirements of patient, physician orders, and patient procedure  
• Provides comfort and reassurance to patient  
• Demonstrates ongoing competencies with patient assessment and appropriate interventions when variances occur 
• Maintains patient’s privacy and dignity  
• Utilize the nursing process to perform safe and individualized nursing care, in the immediate post-anesthesia period  
• Administers medication(s) per order of physician  
• Accurately comprehends and interprets physician orders and direction 
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of patient care 
• Monitors patient condition and maintains accurate documentation during post-anesthesia period 
• Monitors and reports any abnormal observed complications to the anesthesia provider and physician  
• Documents patient-care records and other forms accurately, legibly and in a timely manner, following policies and procedures  
• Develops a plan of care, based on patient needs, related to the procedure and type of anesthesia  
• Assesses the physical and emotional status of the patient in preparation for discharge 
• Reviews post-procedure instructions including medication reconciliation and follow-up physician appointment with patient and responsible adult  
• Determines and documents patient and responsible adult understanding of the discharge instructions and indications for seeking emergent care 
• Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management  
• Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively 
• Assists or supervises patients attire change (as necessary) 
• Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time  
• Assists with supplies, drugs, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability;  maintains order and cleanliness of recovery room/PACU area 
• Transports patients as needed, observing policies, procedures, and safety requirements 
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned 

• Active RN license in New Jersey 
• Current CLS, BLS & PALS Certification 
• 1-2+ years of operating room experience with orthopedic procedures 
• Current New Jersey RN license in good standing.  
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN).  

• Per Diem OR Full-Time
• Onsite 
• Address: 37 E Willow St, Millburn, NJ 07041 

• 401(k) matching 
• Medical, Dental & Vision 
• Paid Time Off 
• Sick Time 
• Paid Holidays