Registered Nurse NY

Position: Registered Nurse - Contract in NEW YORK, NY
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Hours Per Day: 8.00
Days Per Week: 5.00
Shift Time: NIGHTS: 4

Ppm - 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.

• Associate degree considered only if actively enrolled in a BSN program.