RN

Overview Clinical Nurse St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery. Additionally, U.S. News rates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology. Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSN PRISM Awards® and Beacon Awards. St. Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island. St. Francis Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Job Details Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care. Perform ongoing assessment of airway, breathing, circulation, neurological status, pain, and vital signs. Closely monitor patients for post-anesthesia complications and initiate appropriate interventions. Manage postoperative pain, nausea, vomiting, and other common recovery-related symptoms. Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and other treatments as ordered. Monitor oxygenation and respiratory status and respond promptly to changes in patient condition. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments,interventions, and patient responses. Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, physicians, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. Determine readiness for transfer or discharge according to established clinical criteria and facility policies. Provide patients and families with education regarding postoperative care, medications, safety, and discharge instructions. Participate in emergency response and management of patients experiencing acute deterioration. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient-care environment. Demonstrate adherence to infection prevention, medication safety, and patient safety standards. Requirements Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment. Graduate of an accredited BSN nursing program Current BLS and ACLS certification. PACU, ICU, ED, OR, or other critical-care experience. PALS certification, when applicable. Previous experience caring for patients recovering from anesthesia. Salary Range USD $54.48 - USD $82.03 /Hr. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr Catholic Health Services