Registered Nurse

Oneida Health Hospital is currently seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for a position in the Post-Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU). This would be a 12 hour day position with night call requirements (call during the week and weekend call rotation). This position specializes in the critical care of patients recovering from anesthesia after surgeries; monitoring vital signs, managing pain, and watching for complications. The PACU RN will provide immediate post-operative care, manage airway stability, educate families, and facilitate patient discharge or transfer to an inpatient unit. This position reports to the Manager and/or Director of the Surgical Services Department. The ideal candidate will be able to work both independently and as part of a team while treating patients with kindness and consideration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilizing critical thinking, time management, and organizational skills in order to take care of adult and pediatric patients immediately after surgery.

• Applying in-depth knowledge of patient safety and care when assessing patients post-surgery.

• Assessing and treating patients' pain immediately post-surgery using different methods.

• Adhering to safety standards and precautions when assisting the surgical team at the bedside for procedures like blood patches, cardioversions, intubations, and nerve blocks.

• Showcasing your superior communication skills as a team player.

• Using keen observation skills to assess if possible immediate interventions/treatments are warranted.

• Remaining calm and professional in crisis and emergent situations.

• Assuring patients that they are our number one priority and that their safety matters.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Associate of Nursing (Required)

Certifications:

• New York RN (Required)

• BLS (Required)

• ACLS (Required)

• PALS (Required)

Experience:

• PACU: 1 year (Required)

• Medical Surgical: 2 years (Preferred) or Critical Care: 1 year (Preferred)