Recovery Room PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

ATC Nassau County•Bronx, NY

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY The POST-ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT (RECOVERY ROOM) REGISTERED NURSE (RN) is a healthcare provider who through education and experience possesses a distinct body of knowledge and skills relative to the care of the patient across the lifespan who has experienced surgical intervention and is emerging from anesthesia. These patients may require complex clinical assessment, therapies, and interventions. He/she applies specialized nursing knowledge in assessing, implementing, and evaluating patient response to sometimes complex conditions, therapies and interventions. He/she initiates nursing care, health teaching, and health counseling that support life and restore well-being. Nursing care is performed in accordance with the nurse practice act and under the direction and supervision of the appropriate client representative(s) on the assigned Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (Recovery Room). ABOUT US For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide. Healthcare systems around the U.S., including municipal health systems, multi-unit senior care companies, governments, school systems, VMS and MSP vendors trust us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals on-demand. If you have a track record of success in healthcare, we want you to join us! We offer the following benefits: Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Referral program Tuition reimbursement 401k Plan Flexible Schedules Life insurance Disability insurance Identity theft insurance Compensation $$/hour

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
Current and unrestricted RN nursing license in the state of practice.
One year of experience as an RN in a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (Recovery Room) in the last three years.
Current CPR to ACLS level; and other health and screening tests as required by specific facilities and/or regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

Complies with ATC policies/procedures.
Complies with client facility nursing policies/procedures.
Conducts individualized patient assessment, prioritizing collection of data based on individual needs and condition.
Conducts ongoing nursing assessment as dictated by the patient’s condition and in accordance with client facility’s protocols.
Collaborates with other team members in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an individualized plan
Provides individualized patient and family teaching.
Documents patient assessments and findings
Maintains confidentiality related to patient, family, client facility and staff in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift, as needed based on individualized patient assessment.
Maintains competency in post-anesthesia care by participating in continuing education programs and meets state specific requirements.
Complies with accepted ethical conduct and professional Standards of Nursing Practice as set forth by the American Nurses Association or equivalent national organization.
Demonstrates ability to delegate effectively and appropriately.