Registered Nurse - PACU

About this role

Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that are performed with or without reasonable accommodation. • Assesses, plans, delegates, coordinates, implements and evaluates nursing care in managing a group of patients, serving as a primary nurse and/or accountable nurse, when designated by unit assignment and consideration of factors related to safety, effectiveness, competency, cost and impact. • Educates patient and family in health promotion and disease management using available resources. • Utilizes a working knowledge of pharmacology and safely administers medications according to UHS Hospitals policy. • Shares in responsibility for productivity and effective resources utilization including staffing, time management, supplies and services. • Complies with all nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and UHS policies. • Actively participates in and supports the Nursing Shared Governance Model by supporting the Unit Council, participating in improvement initiatives, and contributing to peer review practices. • Actively engages in professional development, continuing nursing education, and completing all mandatory education requirements. • Integrates nursing research and current evidence into practice. • Provides a supportive learning environment for new employees and students. • Performs duties related to the Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator role when assigned. Education/Experience Minimum Required: • A graduate of an accredited school of Nursing Preferred: • Bachelor's of Science degree in Nursing • Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting License/Certification Minimum Required: • Current New York State Registered Nurse License. Preferred: • CCRN • Relevant skills certification (i.e., ACLS, PALS, TNCC) as required by home unit assigned. Work Environment • Work is performed in an office environment and patient care areas which require working in proximity to other employees and patients. Rooms are air conditioned and heated. • Frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting. • Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions. • Exposure to equipment cleaning solutions and disinfectants. • PPE (Eyewear, Masks, Face shields, Shoe covers, and Gloves) as required by UHS Hospitals Infection Control policies. Age of Patients Served • All Age Groups HIPAA Roles‐Based Access to Patient Information • All ‐ Access to patient information, including restricted information ‐ Level 4 Staff Supervised • Not Applicable