Registered Nurse - PACU

NYU Langone Health • Johnson City, NY

60d • $41 - $61 • Onsite

About The Position

United Health Services (UHS), a leading healthcare provider in upstate New York, is seeking Staff Registered Nurses for its Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) team at UHS Wilson Medical Center. The PACU is a dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative environment where nurses manage patients' pain and recovery. This role offers a rewarding experience in a team-oriented setting.

Requirements

• A graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
• Current New York State Registered Nurse License.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing
• Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting
• CCRN
• Relevant skills certification (i.e., ACLS, PALS, TNCC) as required by home unit assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, delegates, coordinates, implements and evaluates nursing care in managing a group of patients, serving as a primary nurse and/or accountable nurse, when designated by unit assignment and consideration of factors related to safety, effectiveness, competency, cost and impact.
• Educates patient and family in health promotion and disease management using available resources.
• Utilizes a working knowledge of pharmacology and safely administers medications according to UHS Hospitals policy.
• Shares in responsibility for productivity and effective resources utilization including staffing, time management, supplies and services.
• Complies with all nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and UHS policies.
• Actively participates in and supports the Nursing Shared Governance Model by supporting the Unit Council, participating in improvement initiatives, and contributing to peer review practices.
• Actively engages in professional development, continuing nursing education, and completing all mandatory education requirements.
• Integrates nursing research and current evidence into practice.
• Provides a supportive learning environment for new employees and students.
• Performs duties related to the Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator role when assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons
• Voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrues from day one
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Access to financial advisors
• Up to $400/year in wellness rewards
• 24/7 EAP counseling
• Virtual mental health support
• Food pantry
• PTO donation program
• Professional attire through the Classy Closet
• Access to 100,000+ online courses
• Leadership programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Clinical ladders
• Internal mobility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree