Main PACU Registered Nurse (RN) Part Time 9a-9:30

Virtua Health•Franklin Township, NJ

5d•$45 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

The PACU Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care through outcome identification and evidence-based practice. As an integral member of the healthcare team, the nurse coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates with other healthcare team members, patients, and patients’ families or significant others. The role requires maintaining high standards of professional ethics. This is a part-time, on-site position at Virtua Health’s Voorhees location. The schedule is 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. two days per week, with a weeknight, weekend, and holiday on-call requirement. The position has 24 total weekly hours. Previous PACU experience is preferred; candidates with critical care or emergency room experience will be considered. ACLS, PALS, and BLS are required. The hourly rate is $44.57–$60.44. The actual rate varies according to the applicant’s experience, internal equity, and market alignment. Virtua offers benefits to full-time and part-time colleagues, subject to applicable plan documents and policies.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures, and standards.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to coordinate the efforts of a team of care providers.
Valid New Jersey RN license; approved licenses must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board.
ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications are required.
Willingness to work the stated schedule and meet the weeknight, weekend, and holiday on-call requirement.

Nice To Haves

Previous PACU experience is preferred.
Critical care or emergency room experience is accepted.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care.
Administer, monitor, and document therapeutic interventions and regimes.
Effectively manage rapidly changing situations.
Participate in clinical decision-making.
Educate patients and their families or responsible parties about disease processes, individual care needs, wellness, and safety issues.
Delegate and monitor care provided by other nursing department and healthcare team members.
Apply standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice.
Participate in orientation, education, and development of the healthcare team.
Identify and participate in performance improvement activities.
Maintain professional and departmental competencies.
Coordinate patient care and collaborate with healthcare team members, patients, and families or significant others.