Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Department: Medical

Employment Type: Flexible

Location: Millburn

Compensation: $50.00 - $65.00 / hour

Description

Registered Nurse – PACU

Location: Millburn, NJ
Entity: Team MD
Reports To: ASC Manager

Alliance Orthopedics is seeking a skilled and patient-focused Operating Room (OR) Nurse

The Recovery/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse at TeamMD at Millburn is responsible for delivering high-quality, post-operative care to patients emerging from anesthesia. This nurse monitors and manages patients' physiological status, ensuring a safe and smooth transition from the surgical suite to full recovery or discharge.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Proactively participates as a team member in support of the total post-anesthesia care process
• Using two patient identifiers, identifies and validates the patient and procedure performed
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the recovery room/PACU area according to requirements of patient, physician orders, and patient procedure
• Provides comfort and reassurance to patient
• Demonstrates ongoing competencies with patient assessment and appropriate interventions when variances occur
• Maintains patient’s privacy and dignity
• Utilize the nursing process to perform safe and individualized nursing care, in the immediate post-anesthesia period
• Administers medication(s) per order of physician
• Accurately comprehends and interprets physician orders and direction
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of patient care
• Monitors patient condition and maintains accurate documentation during post-anesthesia period
• Monitors and reports any abnormal observed complications to the anesthesia provider and physician
• Documents patient-care records and other forms accurately, legibly and in a timely manner, following policies and procedures
• Develops a plan of care, based on patient needs, related to the procedure and type of anesthesia
• Assesses the physical and emotional status of the patient in preparation for discharge
• Reviews post-procedure instructions including medication reconciliation and follow-up physician appointment with patient and responsible adult
• Determines and documents patient and responsible adult understanding of the discharge instructions and indications for seeking emergent care
• Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management
• Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively
• Assists or supervises patients attire change (as necessary)
• Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time
• Assists with supplies, drugs, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability; maintains order and cleanliness of recovery room/PACU area
• Transports patients as needed, observing policies, procedures, and safety requirements
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Requirements

• Active RN license in New Jersey
• Current CLS, BLS & PALS Certification
• 1-2+ years of operating room experience with orthopedic procedures
• Current New Jersey RN license in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN).

Job Type

• Per Diem OR Full-Time
• Onsite
• Address: 37 E Willow St, Millburn, NJ 07041

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays

Background Check Requirement: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information as permitted by law.