PACU-Post Anesthesia Care Unit – Registered Nurse 2, Inpatient - Nights

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Department:

500491 PACU-Surg Support Nursing/SMH

Work Shift:

UR - Night (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCH 215 H

Compensation Range:

$38.76 - $50.39

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under the direction of leadership, is accountable for provision of competent direct patient care based on established standards. Contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level. Supports peers in the delivery of patient care services and assumes an expanded role which may include charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member responsibilities.

FT positions available, nights with holidays, weekends and on-call per unit needs. Self-Scheduling.

The PACU is a fast paced unit tasked with the recovery of the surgical patient. Nursing provides post-operative care to patients undergoing surgical procedures from multiple services including; general surgery, ENT, orthopedics, gynecology, urology, plastics, neurosurgery, colorectal, vascular, thoracic and cardiac surgeries. As part of a Level I Trauma Center, this expanding unit is looking for motivated and flexible nurses who seek to expand their bedside nursing skills in the perioperative setting and enjoy working as a part of a multidisciplinary team.  Candidates are expected to have excellent communication and strong critical thinking skills. RN’s with two years of experience in medical/surgical, ICU or ED preferred. ACLS certification preferred and required within 1 year.

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