Registered Nurse - Contract in NEW YORK, NY
hace 2 meses
New York
Job DescriptionHours Per Week: 40.00 Hours Per Day: 8.00 Days Per Week: 5.00 Shift Time: NIGHTS: 4Ppm - 12am/7.5hrs/ 5 Days per week Schedule Notes: Experience in recovering intubated patients' post-surgery. Location: 3201 Kings Highway, BROOKLYN, NY 11234 Position Summary: We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The ideal candidate will have solid experience in recovering post-operative and intubated patients, administering medicated drips, and managing critical transitions from the operating room to recovery. This role is essential to ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality care during the immediate postoperative period in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities • Provide comprehensive post-anesthesia care for patients recovering from surgical or invasive procedures., • Monitor and assess patients’ vital signs, level of consciousness, airway, and pain management needs., • Manage intubated patients and provide airway support as required., • Administer IV fluids, medications, and medicated drips per physician orders., • Accurately document patient assessments and interventions using EPIC EMR., • Collaborate closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and perioperative team members to ensure continuity of care., • Educate patients and families on post-surgical expectations, pain control, and discharge instructions., • Maintain compliance with infection control, patient safety, and hospital policies. Required Qualifications • Active NYS Registered Nurse (RN) License – in good standing., • BLS and ACLS certifications – required., • Minimum of 2 years of RN experience, including postoperative management and medicated drip experience., • Experience recovering intubated patients post-surgery – required., • EPIC EMR experience – highly preferred., • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. skn8H1q5Eb