Acute Registered Nurse - Northeast Surgery Center PACU, Per Diem

PACU per diem at Northeast Surgery Center, providing anesthesia care in the outpatient ambulatory setting with a focus on seamless collaboration with the surgical services team. Specialized training includes operating room procedures, phase 1 recovery, critical care CORE classes, ACLS, and PALS.

About the Organization

• Trinity Health Culture: Staff incorporate and demonstrate the Trinity Health Mission, Values, and Vision through actions, behaviors, and decisions. Open-door policy and unit practice councils give all employees a voice.
• Professional Environment: Safe, healthy, and professional atmosphere with on-campus parking available for $6 per pay.
• Benefits: Comprehensive packages including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B retirement plan, education assistance, onsite fitness center, and option for daily pay.
• Professional Development: Robust education program, generous tuition reimbursement, clinical ladder incentives, job share opportunities, and support for community outreach programs.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling options to accommodate personal, academic, and recreational needs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and deliver care for patients in the post-anesthesia recovery phase.
• Assist with procedures and deliver care modalities, including cardioversion, ECT, line insertion, complex dressing/wound care, and care of critically ill patients in the PACU setting.
• Support patient care across all phases: pre-induction, perioperative, intraoperative, and post-anesthesia.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, clinical affiliates, and RNs to coordinate and direct patient care.
• Ensure quality nursing care in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, Nursing and Clinical Service standards, ASPAN, and ASA guidelines.
• Utilize the Nursing Process to plan, direct, supervise, and provide direct care to patients and families.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current or eligible licensure in New York State. BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of acute clinical, med-surg, or ICU experience preferred.
• Participation in orientation, continuing education, and maintenance of skills related to specific areas of expertise.

Career Path

• Clinical ladder advancement based on experience, staff engagement, and national certification.
• Opportunities for leadership roles such as team leader, preceptor, mentor, or coordinator/management.

Work Environment

• Clinical setting with Class I exposure.
• Medium work: frequent lifting of 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Requires standing, walking, sitting, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.

Pay

Pay range: $38.75 - $54.85 per hour, based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the FLSA will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The range may vary based on location.