Job Information
Catholic Health Registered Nurse PACU MHB in Buffalo, New York
Salary: 37.93-51.21 USD
Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.126667
Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Evenings, Days, with call, weekend and holiday rotation
Hours: 6:30am to 2:30pm/6:30am to 6:30pm/7:00am to 7:00pm/8:00am to 6:00pm/8:00am to 8:00pm/9:00am to 7:00pm/9:00am to 9:00pm/10:00am to 10:00pm
Summary:
The role of the Registered Nurse in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit focuses on providing nursing care for the patient in the immediate post anesthesia period, transitioning them to a Phase II, in patient setting or to an intensive care unit setting. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnose, treat and evaluate perceived, actual or potential, physical or psychosocial problems that may result from the intrusion of anesthetic agents or techniques.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
Currently licensed in New York State
Graduated from an accredited school of nursing
Certification - BLS, ACLS
Peri Anesthesia Nursing Certification preferred
EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of critical care experience in an ICU, CCU, ER preferred.
Post Anesthesia Nursing experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Participates in educational conferences and upgrades and maintains professional knowledge and skills related to the area of responsibility, maintains confidentiality, understands the legal aspects of the job function, adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
Role includes a variety of problems to be solved under general guidelines, and calls for a variety of decisions, some of which are complex and must be referred to a resource person.
Assists in directing a small group of employees performing similar or related tasks of semi skilled nature. Instructs employees, assigns, evaluates performance, and maintains efficiency of staff assigned to him/her.
Has obligations to conserve supplies, equipment and time in a cost effective environment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Good mental and physical health. Activity includes lifting, stooping, constant walking.
The ability to cope with stress and handle multiple priorities is required.
May also be exposed to communicable diseases.
REQNUMBER: 28132