Registered Nurse - Prep and Recovery
CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca•Ithaca, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
The Registered Nurse in the Prep & Recovery Unit cares for patients receiving anesthetic care and patients recovering from anesthesia after surgery. The nurse monitors pre- and post-operative vital signs, assesses levels of consciousness, and observes patients for side effects from anesthesia. This is an onsite, per-diem position at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York, with less than 25% travel expected. The disclosed pay range is $38.63–$47.18 per hour, plus benefits.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing.
- Active New York State RN license.
- Obtain BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications during the introductory period.
- Six to 12 months of critical care experience or one year of recovery experience.
- Ability to lift 20 pounds; moving, lifting, or transferring patients may involve lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for long periods.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- CPAN certification.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize expected and unanticipated patient-care needs effectively.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of care, follow through on care delivery, and use critical thinking to make appropriate clinical decisions.
- Proactively address potential and actual problems and complete compliant clinical documentation.
- Perform and document an accurate assessment of each assigned patient within established standards of care.
- Recognize patient-care priorities and act accordingly.
- Problem-solve and communicate accordingly.
- Monitor pre- and post-operative vital signs, assess levels of consciousness, and observe patients for anesthesia side effects.
Benefits
- Benefits are offered; specific benefit details are not provided.
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Education Level
Associate degree
