Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) (Days), Glens Falls, NY

Mobile Health Team Inc•City of Glens Falls, NY

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Mobile Health Team Inc. is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) for a 13-week travel assignment in Glens Falls, NY. In this position, you will be an important member of the patient care team. The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for management and delivery of patient care to assigned patients in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and within the scope of practice delineated in the New York State Nurse Practice Act. Provides direct patient care, delegates/assigns responsibility as appropriate to others, and serves as leader of the interdisciplinary team in collaboration with and under the direction of the attending physician.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of 2+ years of PACU Experience
Procedural sedation experience and experience with AM admissions/blocks and recovery required
Must have experience with AM admissions/blocks and recovery
MUST HAVE EPIC EXPERIENCE
Must have ACLS certification
Traveler candidate must have their own vehicle. This is a firm requirement.
Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification during employment
Effective team skills including interaction, support, and respect are required.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
Willingness to participate in continuing education and training programs
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Excellent communication skills, professionalism, and reliability
Must be able to work independently/hit the ground running
Able to adapt to stressful situations quickly and effectively
Ability to learn and apply basic computer skills including locating and opening documents, completing forms, opening and sending e-mail messages.
Drug screen and background check (facility required)
Additional facility onboarding forms as assigned

Nice To Haves

Previous travel highly preferred

Responsibilities

Monitoring post-operative patients’ levels of recovery and consciousness from anesthesia and providing updates to the treatment team as needed.
Treating pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia and administering medication as prescribed.
Regularly checking vital signs to quickly intercept any potential issues and ensure a smooth recovery.
Keeping bandages, dressings, etc. clean, dry, and safe.
Educating patients and their families on post-surgery care, as well as answering questions.
Updating charts, patient files, and medical records.