Main PACU Registered Nurse

Virtua Memorial Hospital•Voorhees, NJ

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Virtua Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for their PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) at the Voorhees location. This part-time, regular employee position involves a 1st shift work schedule of 11a-8:30p two days a week, with an on-call requirement for weeknights, weekends, and holidays. The role is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, acting as an integral member of the healthcare team. The position requires collaboration with other healthcare professionals, patients, and their families, while maintaining high standards of professional ethics. Virtua Health is a Magnet-recognized health system committed to serving the community with exceptional care, advanced technology, and a focus on wellness and prevention.

Requirements

Must have valid NJ RN License.
Approved licenses must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board.
ACLS, PALS, and BLS required.
Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards.
Perfects skills and stays abreast of current nursing practice through on-going education, journals, etc.
Must have strong communication skills.
Must be able to coordinate efforts of a team of care providers.
If no PACU experience, then Critical Care or Emergency Room experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous PACU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs an assessment of the patient, leading to development, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care.
Administers, monitors and documents therapeutic interventions and regimes.
Effectively manages rapidly changing situations.
Participates in clinical decision-making.
Educates patient and family/responsible party regarding disease process, individual care needs, wellness, safety issues, etc.
Delegates and monitors care rendered by other members of nursing department and healthcare team.
Demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice.
Participates in orientation, education and development of healthcare team.
Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.
Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.