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Pre-Op / PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Ambulatory Surgery Center

Location
New York, NY
Type
Full Time
Pay
$52.00 – $63.00 / hour
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We are looking for a seasoned Gastroenterology Pre-Op and PACU Registered Nurse for a fast-paced ambulatory surgery center in Manhattan. You will care for patients through the full procedure day, from pre-op preparation through post-anesthesia recovery and a safe discharge, for colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures.

The role

  • 40 hours a week: four 10-hour shifts, every week
  • $52 to $63 per hour, depending on experience
  • Outpatient ambulatory surgery center, same-day discharge
  • Manhattan, New York (10029)

Pre-op care

  • Initial patient assessment: medical history, allergies, medications and NPO status
  • Verify consent, procedure site and patient identification (surgical safety checklist)
  • Establish IV access and give pre-op medications as ordered
  • Educate patients and families on the procedure, anesthesia and post-op care
  • Work with anesthesia and the procedure team so each patient is ready, and escalate any abnormal findings or safety concerns

PACU

  • Immediate post-anesthesia recovery care
  • Continuous monitoring of airway, breathing, circulation, vital signs and neurological status
  • Manage pain, nausea and vomiting, and other post-op symptoms per protocol
  • Recognize and respond to complications such as respiratory depression, hypotension, bleeding or agitation
  • Give analgesics, antiemetics and oxygen therapy as ordered
  • Bring patients safely to discharge criteria (for example, Aldrete scoring) and keep anesthesia and physicians updated
  • Accurate, timely EMR documentation

Discharge

  • Confirm patients meet discharge criteria
  • Clear verbal and written discharge instructions for patients and caregivers: pain management, activity limits and follow-up
  • Coordinate a safe discharge and confirm transportation

What we are looking for

  • Active Registered Nurse license (New York State or compact-state equivalent)
  • Current BLS (required) and ACLS (required, or obtained within a set timeframe)
  • At least 4 to 5 years of acute care, ambulatory surgery or hospital RN experience, ideally in PACU, the Emergency Department or Level 1 Trauma, or perioperative and surgical services
  • Ambulatory surgery center experience, across specialties such as gastroenterology, orthopedics, ENT, urology, general surgery and pain procedures
  • Excellent IV skills and conscious sedation recovery experience
  • Confident with EMR systems

You think clearly when a patient changes quickly, you can manage several patients at once in a busy unit, and patients and families feel looked after. The role involves standing, walking and physically supporting patients throughout the shift.

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Applying for: Pre-Op / PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Ambulatory Surgery Center


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