Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Alliance Health System•Millburn, NJ

5d•$50 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

Alliance Orthopedics is seeking a skilled and patient-focused Operating Room (OR) Nurse. The Recovery/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse at TeamMD at Millburn is responsible for delivering high-quality, post-operative care to patients emerging from anesthesia. This nurse monitors and manages patients' physiological status, ensuring a safe and smooth transition from the surgical suite to full recovery or discharge.

Requirements

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).

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