Registered Nurse (RN) Ortho & Spine PACU (FT 7-7:30)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse in the Ortho & Spine PACU assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care through outcome identification and evidence-based practice. As an integral member of the healthcare team, the RN coordinates care and communicates and collaborates with other healthcare professionals, patients, and patients’ families or significant others while maintaining high standards of professional ethics. The position is on-site at 200 Bowman Drive and works three 12-hour day shifts per week, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., for 36 hours per week. Weeknight, weekend, and holiday on-call coverage is required. Previous PACU experience is strongly preferred; applicants without PACU experience may be considered with Critical Care or Emergency Room experience. ACLS, PALS, and BLS are required.
Requirements
- Valid New Jersey RN license, presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board requirements.
- Knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures, and standards.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to coordinate the efforts of a team of care providers.
- ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications are required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous PACU experience is strongly preferred.
- Critical Care or Emergency Room experience may be considered in place of PACU experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care.
- Administer, monitor, and document therapeutic interventions and regimens.
- Effectively manage rapidly changing situations.
- Participate in clinical decision-making.
- Educate patients and their families or responsible parties about disease processes, individual care needs, wellness, and safety.
- Delegate and monitor care provided by other members of the nursing department and healthcare team.
- Apply standard precautions and patient safety principles.
- Participate in orientation, education, and development of the healthcare team.
- Identify and participate in performance improvement activities.
- Maintain professional and departmental competencies.
- Coordinate patient care and collaborate with healthcare team members, patients, and families or significant others.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- 403(b) plan; 401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave as provided under state and local laws
- Short-term disability
- Optional long-term disability
- Colleague and dependent life insurance
- Supplemental life and AD&D insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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