Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU (Full Time 8:30-9)

Job Summary

Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care through outcome identification and evidence-based practice. As an integral member of the health care team, coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with the other members of the healthcare team, patients and/or patient’s family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

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 the nursing department and healthcare team.
• Demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice.
• Participates in orientation, education and development of the healthcare team.
• Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.
• Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.

Qualifications

• Must have critical care experience in ICU and/or Main PACU; perioperative experience preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards.
• Continuously updates skills through ongoing education, journals, etc.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate efforts of a team of care providers.
• Valid NJ RN license; approved licenses must be presented and maintained in accordance with the State of New Jersey Licensing Board.
• Compliance with the Educational/Regulatory Requirement (Department Specific) policy in the Nursing Administrative Manual.

Pay

$44.57 – $60.44 hourly.

Schedule

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 403(b) retirement plan (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement).
• Paid time off and paid sick leave as provided under state and local laws.
• Short‑term disability and optional long‑term disability.
• Colleague and dependent life insurance, supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions.