Registered Nurse - Surgicare Per Diem

Cayuga Health System • Ithaca, NY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Prep & Recovery Unit RN cares for patients who will be receiving anesthetic care and who are recovering from anesthesia after surgery. They monitor pre and post-operation vital signs, assess levels of consciousness, and carefully observe patients for any side effects from anesthesia.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• New York State Registered Nurse licensure

Nice To Haves

• BSN
• 1-3 years of OR experience
• ACLS, PALS

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents an accurate assessment on each assigned patient within established standard of care.
• Identifies a patient's immediate needs on admission and establishes daily goals.
• Assessment of any allergies and/or infection control techniques.
• Knows what procedures will be and has been performed.
• Able to recognize priorities within patient care and act accordingly especially with pain management and documentation.
• Completes Phase I and/or II record at end of each case.
• Demonstrates accuracy in data collection with utilization of Ambulatory Surgery record and patient chart for: H&P and Lab Values
• Confirms surgical outcome with anesthesia and any event with anesthesiologist post op.
• Documents flow sheets, graphic sheets, and anesthesia signature are completed by end of recovery phase and reflects patients progress toward established goals.
• Ability to appropriately problem solve incidents on the unit.
• Communicates incident information and action taken to the appropriate people.

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• comprehensive employee benefits programs
• opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed