Registered Nurse ( RN ) - Per Diem

Catholic Health • Port Jefferson, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Located in Port Jefferson, the St. Charles Campus of Good Samaritan University Hospital combines advanced clinical expertise with a longstanding commitment to compassionate care. The campus has earned both a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A” and a CMS 5-Star Quality Rating and is known for its excellence in Maternal/Child Services, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Bariatric Surgery, and Emergency Care.
The post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) RN is responsible for providing care to post-operative patients recovering from the effects of anesthesia. Due to the possibility of rapid changes in the patient’s physiological condition, the PACU RN is required to administer diligent care through monitoring, assessment, intervention, and continuous reassessment of the post-operative patient.

Requirements

• 1+ years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) required
• 2+ Years Critical Care experience
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration
• Basic Life Support (BLS) & Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred
• Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN), Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)

Responsibilities

• Recover, assess, monitor, administer medication and manage overall care for patients from pediatrics to geriatrics who have undergone surgical procedures under anesthesia (general, regional, and MAC).
• Partner with an interdisciplinary team including, but not limited to, attending physicians, registered nurses (RN), and ancillary staff to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Advocate for and build meaningful relationships with patients' loved ones through safety intervention, emotional support and education.

What This Job Offers

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