Registered Nurse (RN) PACU

Northwell•Manhasset, NY

16h•$62 - $94

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the PACU provides age-specific care to an assigned group of patients through assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse coordinates care and treatments with physicians and other members of the health team, applying clinical judgment and leadership in directing or delegating patient-care activities. The role includes assessing patients’ physical, psychosocial, and developmental needs; establishing individualized goals and care plans; administering and documenting treatments and medications; monitoring patient responses and safety; and communicating relevant information to patients, families, and the care team. The nurse also supports patient and family education, discharge planning, referrals, and continuous improvement in care outcomes. Related duties may be required.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current New York State license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
Obtain specialized certifications as needed.
Enroll in an accredited BSN program within two years of job entry and obtain a BSN degree within five years of job entry.
Meet the standard on the medication administration examination.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.
CCRN certification is a plus.
Two or more years of PACU, ICU, or ED RN experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient interviews, explain policies and procedures, review charts, and answer patient questions.
Assess patients’ physical health, including gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological status, as well as mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, skin condition, pain, and psychosocial status.
Assess coping mechanisms, knowledge, comprehension, cultural and ethnic needs, and learning needs; document psychological status and support plans.
Identify patient problems and desired outcomes, develop measurable outcome criteria, establish individualized goals, and prioritize care activities.
Develop, document, implement, reassess, and revise individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and other health team members.
Coordinate cost-effective use of supplies, equipment, and medications, and maintain patient safety precautions.
Administer prescribed treatments and medications safely and correctly; use patient-care equipment appropriately; apply scientific principles and perform procedures safely and efficiently.
Monitor and document patient condition, activity, treatment, and response to interventions; report observations and changes to appropriate care-team members.
Provide emotional support and maintain a calm, restful environment; communicate effectively with patients, families, and caretakers.
Participate in discharge planning, coordinate referrals, provide discharge instructions, and support post-hospital care planning.
Evaluate care and patient outcomes, conduct variance analysis, and design, implement, and evaluate systems to improve unit care.
Collaborate with care-team members and physicians on treatment plans, assist physicians during treatments and diagnostic procedures, and keep the Patient Care Manager/designee and/or physician informed of relevant changes.
Use clinical judgment to delegate assignments and ensure timely completion of care activities.
Perform grade I-IV decubitus care and preventive skin care; apply simple dressings using aseptic technique.
Apply warm and cold compresses, perform irrigations and other skin-care procedures in accordance with facility procedures, and demonstrate preparation of local solutions.
Educate patients and significant others about medications, drug and food interactions, the patient’s condition as indicated, and other care needs; evaluate and document the effectiveness of teaching.
Perform related duties as required.