PACU Registered Nurse + Sign on Bonus!
About The Position
Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists is seeking full-time PACU RNs to join their Specialists One Day Surgery Center. The PACU RN is crucial in the recovery and care of patients undergoing orthopedic surgeries such as joint replacements, spinal surgeries, and arthroscopic procedures. This role requires close collaboration with anesthesia professionals, physicians, and ancillary staff. The PACU RN will manage a high patient volume, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and effective discharge teaching in a fast-paced outpatient surgical setting during the immediate postoperative period.
Requirements
- Current NYS RN License
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- 1+ Year of nursing experience preferred
- Strong patient assessment and IV therapy skills
- Experience in postoperative care and orthopedic patient management
- Knowledge of orthopedic procedures including joint replacements, spine surgeries, and arthroscopy
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and critical thinking abilities
- Familiarity with safety protocols and maintaining a safe care environment
Responsibilities
- Monitor patient recovery and manage post-anesthesia care for orthopedic surgery patients
- Perform IV insertions in preparation for procedures
- Provide discharge teaching and post-op instructions to patients
- Maintain a safe environment and adhere to safety protocols
- Conduct pre-op and post-op patient phone calls as needed
- Collaborate effectively with anesthesia team, MDs, PAs, LPNs, radiology techs, and other staff
- Utilize various procedural equipment safely and proficiently
- Support a high patient volume, typically 8+ patients per shift
- Handle other duties as assigned within the surgical team
- Perform pre-operative patient assessments, including medical history, medication reconciliation, and surgical readiness
- Prepare patients for surgery, including IV initiation, pre-op medications, patient education, and verification of surgical consents
- Collaborate with surgeons and perioperative staff to ensure efficient case flow
Benefits
- $5,000 Sign on bonus!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
