Registered Nurse – PACU
Location: Millburn, NJ
Entity: Team MD
Reports To: ASC Manager
Alliance Orthopedics is seeking a skilled and patient-focused Operating Room (OR) Nurse
The Recovery/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse at TeamMD at Millburn is responsible for delivering high-quality, post-operative care to patients emerging from anesthesia. This nurse monitors and manages patients' physiological status, ensuring a safe and smooth transition from the surgical suite to full recovery or discharge.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Proactively participates as a team member in support of the total post-anesthesia care process
- Using two patient identifiers, identifies and validates the patient and procedure performed
- Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the recovery room/PACU area according to requirements of patient, physician orders, and patient procedure
- Provides comfort and reassurance to patient
- Demonstrates ongoing competencies with patient assessment and appropriate interventions when variances occur
- Maintains patient’s privacy and dignity
- Utilize the nursing process to perform safe and individualized nursing care, in the immediate post-anesthesia period
- Administers medication(s) per order of physician
- Accurately comprehends and interprets physician orders and direction
- Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of patient care
- Monitors patient condition and maintains accurate documentation during post-anesthesia period
- Monitors and reports any abnormal observed complications to the anesthesia provider and physician
- Documents patient-care records and other forms accurately, legibly and in a timely manner, following policies and procedures
- Develops a plan of care, based on patient needs, related to the procedure and type of anesthesia
- Assesses the physical and emotional status of the patient in preparation for discharge
- Reviews post-procedure instructions including medication reconciliation and follow-up physician appointment with patient and responsible adult
- Determines and documents patient and responsible adult understanding of the discharge instructions and indications for seeking emergent care
- Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management
- Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively
- Assists or supervises patients attire change (as necessary)
- Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time
- Assists with supplies, drugs, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability; maintains order and cleanliness of recovery room/PACU area
- Transports patients as needed, observing policies, procedures, and safety requirements
- Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Active RN license in New Jersey
- Current CLS, BLS & PALS Certification
- 1-2+ years of operating room experience with orthopedic procedures
- Current New Jersey RN license in good standing.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN).
Job Type:
- Per Diem OR Full-Time
- Onsite
- Address: 37 E Willow St, Millburn, NJ 07041
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
Background Check Requirement: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information as permitted by law.
