Registered Nurse - ASC PACU (Per Diem)

## Description Registered Nurse – Operating Room 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.