Staff Nurse, PACU

About This Role

The Staff Nurse in the PACU provides professional nursing care to patients within the recovery room, focusing on diagnosing and treating health problems through various nursing methods and techniques. This role is ideal for nurses who are dedicated to patient care and collaboration within a healthcare team.

• Pay: $109,490/year
• Location:
  
  Brooklyn, NY
• Facility:
  Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center
• Department/Unit: RECOVERY ROOM
• Schedule:
  
  Full-Time, Day shift (7:00 A.M – 3:30 P.M)

• Identify and discriminate between physical and psycho-social signs and symptoms.
• Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate the nursing regimen for assigned patients/clients.
• Record and maintain nursing care plans and progress notes on patients/clients.
• Interpret and report responses of patients/clients to appropriate members of the health team.
• Participate with interdisciplinary health team members to plan a comprehensive patient care program.
• Determine and assign components of the nursing regimen to allied nursing personnel.
• Provide teaching, guidance, and direction to allied nursing personnel in patient care.
• Participate in defining, implementing, and maintaining standards of nursing practice.
• Participate in departmental and interdisciplinary conferences related to nursing practice.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in continuing education.

• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Current RN License in New York.

• Annual education differential based on degree:
  • Bachelors in allied health discipline = $900
  • Masters in allied health discipline = $1,200
  • Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) = $1,800
  • Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) = $2,000
  • Doctorate in Education, Nursing Practice or PhD in Nursing (DNP) = $2,500
• Annual certification differential ranging from $1,878 up to $4,878 for recognized certifications.
• Annual nursing experience differential ranging from $987 up to $8,190 for up to 10 years of experience.

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

NYC Health and Hospitals is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on addressing the healthcare needs of the community and promoting healthy lifestyles through various initiatives.