PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse

About the role

PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse (RN) at Endoscopy Center of Bergen County provides continuity and quality nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patient's condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all times. May assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation, and utilizing sterile techniques as deemed appropriate. Will provide total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation; assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuity and quality nursing care for all patients.
• Continually evaluate patient condition.
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, and privacy.
• Assist physicians in procedure rooms with tasks, conscious sedation, and sterile techniques as appropriate.
• Provide comprehensive patient care for patients emerging from general anesthesia/sedation, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Prepare patients and families for discharge.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing.
• Active RN license in the state.
• BLS and ACLS required; PALS if required by the center.
• 2 years experience in PACU or Critical Care preferred.
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment.
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet patient and unit needs.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) – Starting PTO accrual is 15 days per year.
• Paid holidays.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.

Pay

Pay Range: $48.00 - $50.00 per hour (Wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.)

Schedule

Per diem position; PRN requirement: 6-8 shifts per month.