Post Anesthesia Care Unit:

The Post Anesthesia Care Unit provides post anesthetic procedure care to a population that includes infants to geriatric patients. Main PACU has 8 bays with 1 isolation room. Day Surgery PACU Stage 1 and Stage 2 has 19 bays. Pediatric PACU has 6 bays. Tower PACU has 6 bays for outpatient day surgery recovery.

Position Summary: Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for management and delivery of patient care to assigned patients in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and within the scope of practice delineated in the New York State Nurse Practice Act.

PACU RN Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care, delegates/assigns responsibility as appropriate to others, and serves as leader of the interdisciplinary team in collaboration with and under the direction of the attending physician.
• Focuses on completion of the nursing process including patient/family education and discharge planning.
• Understands and acts appropriately to ensure optimum use of all resources.

PACU RN Benefits:

• Nursing Professional Advancement Program = earn up to $8k/year more.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Certification Bonus.
• RN Preceptor Compensation.
• Generous Shift Differentials between 10-30%.
• Schedule Flexibility for Working Students.
• Excellent Benefits and Earned Time Off (ETO) accrual for Vacation, Personal, and Holiday time.
• Earn Wellness Dollars per year to use towards GFH medical services

PACU RN Qualifications:

• PACU, ICU or ED nursing experience preferred.
• ACLS and PALS Required

PACU RN Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred; new hires will be required to complete their BSN within 5 years of hire.
• Graduation from a Registered Professional Nursing Program.

Location: 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801

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