Registered Nurse RN- Admit and Recovery Unit

Employment Type Full time Shift Rotating Shift Work Schedule Full time – 40 Hour Day/Evening Rotating Shift Description Admit and Recovery to variable hours 5am-9pm and 1 Saturday every 6 weeks. At St. Joseph’s Health the Surgical Services Department records more than 11,000 surgeries annually in our state‑of‑art operating rooms providing a full range of surgical services, offering care for ambulatory, elective, and critically ill patients. The Registered Nurse Surgical Admit & Recovery is responsible for providing high‑quality nursing care to patients before and after surgical procedures, ensuring safe transitions between preoperative and post‑anesthesia care phases. What You Will Do Assess and prepare patients for surgery, including reviewing medical history and administering preoperative medications. Monitor patients in the Pre‑Op area, ensuring they are stable and ready for surgery. Provide immediate post‑anesthesia care, monitoring vital signs and assessing for complications. Educate patients and families on post‑operative care, discharge instructions, and recovery expectations. Strong assessment, critical thinking, and patient advocacy skills along with the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and respond quickly to changing patient conditions. Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program. BSN graduate preferred. Licensure: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in New York. Certification: BLS/CPR. CNOR or CPAN certification a plus. Experience: Minimum of 1- 2 years’ experience in Pre‑Op, PACU, or Surgical/Perioperative Nursing. Pay Range $38.75 - $54.85 per hour. Equal Employment Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Joseph's Health