Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), CPU (Central Processing Unit), Clinical Study Publications, Critical Care, Establish Priorities, Intensive Care, Medical Assistance, Medical Diagnosis, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Nursing Management, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Postanesthesia, Registered Nurse (RN), Standards of Care, Telemetry
LOCATION
Hackensack, NJ
POSTED
1 day ago
Position: Registered Nurse – Combined Procedural Unit Department: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Address: Hackensack, NJ 07601 Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Day Shift | 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM Schedule: 4x10 | 40 Hours/Week | No On-Call Pay Range: $60-$65/hr.
Additional Information
Combined Procedural Unit (CPU).
Must have at least 1 year of experience in an acute hospital setting.
Hybrid nurses must be able to work in the ICU, Pre-Op, and PACU areas.
PACU or ICU trained.
Required Experience
Required
Minimum 2 years of recent Critical Care, Pre-Op, and Recovery/PACU experience.
Strong Telemetry background.
Telemetry certified.
Preferred
3+ years of PACU experience.
Education
Required
Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN).
Preferred
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Required Certifications & Licensure
New Jersey State Professional Registered Nurse License or Multi-State Compact License.
AHA BLS.
AHA ACLS.
PALS.
Telemetry Certification.
Required Skills
Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Pre-Operative Nursing, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Recovery Nursing.
The Registered Nurse is responsible for evaluating patients and assisting physicians with patient care. Plans, implements, and documents nursing care based on the patient's needs. Identifies patient needs and determines priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Develops, implements, and coordinates individualized plans of care for patients assigned through initial and ongoing assessments. Initiates assessment based on the patient's problems or needs, the physician's medical diagnosis, and the functional health framework. Performs therapeutic nursing interventions. Manages care of patients. Documents care based on standards of care and practice, patient acuity, and/or clinical priorities. Advocates for evidence-based practice care standards and supports adoption of evidence-based practices and innovations in care delivery. Provides patient centric care in alignment with the professional nursing practice model.
Job Responsibilities
Plan, implement, and document nursing care based on patient needs.
Identify patient needs and determine priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
Develop, implement, and coordinate individualized plans of care through initial and ongoing assessments.
Initiate assessment based on the patient's problems or needs, physician's medical diagnosis, and the functional health framework.
Perform therapeutic nursing interventions.
Manage patient care.
Document care based on standards of care and practice, patient acuity, and clinical priorities.
Advocate for evidence-based practice care standards and support adoption of evidence-based practices and innovations in care delivery.
Provide patient centric care in alignment with the professional nursing practice model.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.