Registered Nurse (RN) PACU Newark Full-Time/Flex
About The Position
PACU - Post Anesthesia RN II Shift Requirements: Full-time/Flex 36 hours weekly. Flexible to work all shifts - Day/Evening/ Midnight Shift hours. Predominant shift will be 12-hour shifts. Weekends, Holidays, and On Call shifts – per the department guidelines. Christiana Hospital & Wilmington Hospital) and the only Level I trauma service on the East Coast corridor between Philadelphia & Baltimore, has been honored repeatedly as "One of America’s Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report. Highlights Three-time Recognized as Magnet Status Hospital. Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder. Generous PTO, Competitive pay with shift differentials & Robust Benefits Package. Christiana Hospital is currently recruiting for PACU RN. The position will include all areas such as Prep and Recovery for surgery in a fast-paced and constantly evolving hospital environment. In addition, the candidate will possess the skills related to hemodynamic monitoring and support for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, (e.g. Pacemakers, A lines etc.), pain management (e.g., PCA, epidural), to Vascular Access Device management, cardiac monitoring, and airway management.
Requirements
- BSN Preferred Commitment to obtaining BSN within three years of date of hire can be considered with relevant experience.
- Applicants should possess a minimum of two years' experience in critical care or step-down units, with preference given to those with ICU experience.
- Additionally, adaptability to a high patient volume during the day, typical of a level-one trauma hospital, is essential.
- BLS required
- ACLS required.
- PALS preferred – required to acquire within 6 months.
- TNCC preferred - required to acquire within 6 months.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates skills and knowledge vital to provide peri-operative care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including special needs.
- Proficient in acquiring and interpreting medical information and to identify patient needs in order to provide the care vital to safely proceed with surgery.
- Assists anesthesia with the administration of nerve blocks, and provide moderate sedation.
- Prep and recover patients receiving general, MAC, moderate sedation, and local anesthesia.
- Identifies actual and potential problems for which the patient is at risk.
- Administers IV/PO medications in a safe and effective manner, and assesses response to interventions.
- Communicates and collaborates with the perianesthesia care team in a timely manner to provide a smooth, organized, and efficient flow of patients.
- Delegates duties and tasks to other nursing staff, techs, and clerks after assessment of capability and scope of responsibilities.
Benefits
- Generous PTO
- Competitive pay with shift differentials & Robust Benefits Package.
- ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.
- To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
