Registered Nurse RN PACU

Trinity Health

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At St. Joseph’s Health, the Surgical Services Department records more than 11,000 surgeries annually in our state-of-art operating rooms, providing a full range of surgical services and offering care for ambulatory, elective, and critically ill patients. The Registered Nurse Surgical Admit & Recovery is responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to patients before and after surgical procedures, ensuring safe transitions between preoperative and post-anesthesia care phases.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program.
• Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in New York.
• BLS/CPR.
• Minimum of 1- 2 years’ experience in Pre-Op, PACU, or Surgical/Perioperative Nursing.

Nice To Haves

• BSN graduate preferred.
• CNOR or CPAN certification a plus.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and patient advocacy skills along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond quickly to changing patient conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assess and prepare patients for surgery, including reviewing medical history and administering preoperative medications.
• Monitor patients in the Pre-Op area, ensuring they are stable and ready for surgery.
• Provide immediate post-anesthesia care, monitoring vital signs and assessing for complications.
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care, discharge instructions, and recovery expectations.

Benefits

• Pay is based on experience, skills, and education.
• Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates.
• The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees