Job Description
The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating andcoordinating all nursing care as defined by The New York State Nursing Practice Act. The peri-anesthesia patient is systematically assessed. A comprehensive plan of care is developed,individualized, and implemented to achieve optimal patient outcomes as the patient progressesthrough the peri-anesthesia continuum.
Responsibilities
In accordance with professional nursing standards and practices, the PACU nurse will providenursing care to all immediate post-anesthesia and post-procedure patients.
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Performs initial physical assessment upon admission to PACU and performs ongoingassessment and documents relevant data
Compares all assessment data to the patient's previous condition and to established norms.
Determines patient outcomes based on the patient's health problems and surgical proceduretoward which post-anesthesia nursing care is directed.
Includes assessment from history and data collection as obtained from the patient and/or careproviders.
Utilizes observational skills to assess patient's needs.
Documents a nursing assessment to include psychosocial, environmental factors, educationallevel, and needs.
Skills
Required Skills & Experience:
Minimum two (2) years Critical Care nursing experience
Management of clinical skills in the provision of nursing care and management of the patient
including but not limited to:
Identification of symptoms
Management of the disease entity
Treatment modalities
Administration of medications
Monitors surgical site, drains, dressings, and patency of tubes, catheters, and intravenous lines
Required Education
Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Required Certifications & Licensure:
Current NY State RN License
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
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Employer
Interfaith Medical Center is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing quality healthcare tothe residents of Kings County. The Hospital is dedicated to improving the health of the community itserves and to sustain an environment of excellence where medical, social and rehabilitative servicesare delivered proficiently, efficiently and effectively. Interfaith offers a range of preventive, diagnosticand treatment services, and educates its community to achieve optimal health outcomes and qualityof life.
Location
New York City comprises 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. At itscore is Manhattan, a densely populated borough that's among the world's major commercial,financial and cultural centers. Its iconic sites include skyscrapers such as the Empire State Buildingand sprawling Central Park. Broadway theater is staged in neon-lit Times Square.
