Registered Nurse, PACU

About This Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care delivery within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) or critical care setting at Virtua Health.

Responsibilities

• Perform an assessment of the patient, leading to development, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care
• Administer, monitor and document therapeutic interventions and regimes
• Participate in clinical decision-making
• Educate patient and family/responsible party regarding disease process, individual care needs, wellness, and safety issues
• Delegate and monitor care rendered by other members of nursing department and healthcare team
• Participate in orientation, education and development of healthcare team
• Identify and participate in performance improvement activities
• Maintain professional and departmental level competencies

Requirements

• PACU or Critical Care experience
• NJ RN License
• ACLS Required

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 0-1 years’ experience required, 2-4 preferred

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