Registered Nurse PACU

Bariatric Practice OpportunityOur award-winning Bariatric Practice is based on providing exemplary customer service, while assisting patients to achieve their weight loss goals. With the support of our employees and our team of skilled bariatric surgeons, we use innovative systems to successfully get our patients on the path to improved health. We serve patients in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.Every day is an opportunity to grow and provide better outcomes at every level. Whether your interests lie as medical staff, administrative, facilities or marketing, every individual plays an important part in our success and the success of our patients. We are a fast-paced growing practice that is always looking for new talent and great employees to enhance our team.You will serve patients daily in a multitude of ways:Compensation is $52.00 - $54.00 per hour based on experience.ResponsibilitiesPerforms safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the pre-operational periodEffectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel for management of the recovery roomOrganizes nursing activities efficiently, considering staff abilities when delegating activitiesUses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate careConfirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practiceAssists in managing inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the postoperative areaMaintains order and cleanliness of postoperative areaPerforms safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate postoperative/postanesthesia periodAssesses and documents the patient's physical and emotional status upon arrival in the recovery roomDocuments postanesthesia care and identity of second person in the recovery room during the patient's recovery fromanesthesia/sedation according to approved policies and proceduresProvides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administeredMonitors patients and informs surgeon or anesthetist of observed complicationsPerforms thorough postoperative patient assessment prior to discharge of the patientAssists in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient in preparation for dischargeDevelops a plan of care for the patient based on the assessment dataReviews postoperative instructions and prescriptions from the surgeon with patient and significant other and documents in the patient's medical recordInforms patient and family about appropriate care and procedure to follow upon returning homeDetermines that patient and significant other understand conditions that require immediate care/method to obtain immediate careProvides comfort and reassurance to the patient and promotes privacy and dignityQualificationsHigh school graduate or GED certificate recipientGraduate of accredited school of nursingRN with active licenseCPR certificationEvidence of leadership qualitiesStrong ethical and moral character references