Registered Nurse, Per Diem Varies, PACU, Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center
About The Position
The PACU RN works with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to care for patients in the Phase I post-operative or post-procedural setting. The role delivers care to Phase I and/or Phase II patients after procedures, monitors and documents patient assessments and changes, administers medications, and uses the nursing process to develop and evaluate plans of care. Through Shared Governance, the RN collaborates with the healthcare team to promote evidence-based care in a healing culture for patients and families. The RN is expected to demonstrate Atlantic Health’s PRIDE values—Purpose, Respect, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, and Extraordinary Caring—and to perform other related duties as assigned. Atlantic Health describes itself as a nonprofit health system headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, with more than 22,000 team members. The position is at Hackettstown Medical Center. The role requires excellent communication and computer skills.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current, valid state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
- BLS and ACLS certification.
- At least 3 years of current Phase I or critical care experience.
- Excellent communication and computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing. ASN or diploma RNs must complete BSN studies within five years of their start date.
- Master’s degree in nursing or a related field.
- PALS certification.
Responsibilities
- Deliver care to Phase I and/or Phase II patients following procedures.
- Monitor, report, and accurately and promptly document assessments, vital signs, symptoms, and changes in patient condition.
- Administer medications and monitor patients for side effects and reactions.
- Use the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patients’ plans of care.
- Collaborate with members of the healthcare team through Shared Governance to promote evidence-based care in a healing culture for patients and families.
- Demonstrate Atlantic Health’s PRIDE values in all aspects of the job.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for eligible team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability, with options to supplement.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and an additional non-elective contribution.
- PTO and paid sick leave.
- Tuition assistance, advancement, and academic advising.
- Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
- Backup and on-site childcare.
- Well-Being Rewards.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
- Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
- Pet, home and auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.
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Education Level
Associate degree
