Charge Nurse, Post Anesth Care Unit

Job Summary

Trinitas Regional Medical Center is seeking an experienced and compassionate Charge Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). In this leadership role, you will provide expert clinical care to post-operative patients while coordinating unit operations during your designated shift. As the Clinical Nurse Coordinator, you will serve as a resource for staff, promote high-quality patient care, and support a collaborative, patient-centered environment focused on exceptional clinical outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia following surgical procedures.
• Perform advanced clinical assessments, monitor patients' recovery, and intervene promptly to prevent complications.
• Assess and manage airway, ventilation, circulation, pain, nausea, and post-operative recovery.
• Monitor vital signs and operate specialized post-anesthesia monitoring equipment.
• Cooky patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to support efficient patient throughput.
• Educate patients and families on post-operative recovery and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Serve as the Clinical Nurse Coordinator during assigned shifts by providing clinical oversight, staff support, and operational leadership.
• Assist with staff scheduling, productivity management, inventory oversight, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Mentor nursing staff while promoting professional development, teamwork, and accountability.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and contribute to a culture of safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Current New Jersey Registered Nurse License
• Minimum 2 years of PACU nursing experience
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 3 months of hire
• Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) within 1 year of hire
• PREFERRED:
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Preferred

• Experience mentoring, coaching, and supporting nursing staff
• Strong collaboration skills within multidisciplinary teams
• A commitment to High Reliability principles, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement
• The ability to advocate for patients, families, and colleagues while fostering a positive work environment

Why Trinitas Regional Medical Center?

• Opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice with nursing leadership
• Market-competitive Total Rewards package
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retail Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
• RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer