Registered Nurse-Prep & Recovery - Full Time

Prep & Recovery Unit RN

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The Prep & Recovery Unit RN cares for patients who will be receiving anesthetic care and who are recovering from anesthesia after surgery. They monitor pre and post-operation vital signs, assess levels of consciousness, and carefully observe patients for any side effects from anesthesia.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Performs and documents an accurate assessment on each assigned patient within established standard of care.
• Identifies a patient's immediate needs on admission and establishes daily goals.
• Assessment of any allergies and/or infection control techniques.
• Knows what procedures will be and has been performed.
• Able to recognize priorities within patient care and act accordingly especially with pain management and documentation.
• Completes Phase I and/or II record at end of each case.
• Demonstrates accuracy in data collection with utilization of Ambulatory Surgery record and patient chart for: H&P and Lab Values
• Confirms surgical outcome with anesthesia and any event with anesthesiologist post op.
• Documents flow sheets, graphic sheets, and anesthesia signature are completed by end of recovery phase and reflects patients progress toward established goals.
• Ability to appropriately problem solve incidents on the unit. Communicates incident information and action taken to the appropriate people.
• 4 - 10 or 3 -13 hour variable shifts. Unit operating our hours 5a-10p. Shifts will flex between pre-op and post-op and will be based on surgical schedule. Call component is included in this role. One weekend 24 hour call shift in a 6 week rotation. Weekday call begins at 9p-7am. Some holiday call.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• New York State Registered Nurse licensure

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• BSN
• 1-3 years of OR experience
• ACLS, PALS

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 20 pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring patients may involve lifting of up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand for long periods.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Onsite

Pay Range Disclosure:

• $38.63 to $47.18 per hour

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