Registered Nurse - PACU in Syracuse, New York at Crouse Hospital

Since 1887, Crouse Health has been a leading healthcare provider in Central New York. We’ve combined a family-friendly culture with a passion to provide the best care, which creates an environment where both patients and team members feel valued. Crouse Health offers a full range of general and specialty care, inpatient and outpatient services, as well as community health education and outreach programs.

Crouse’s Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide care for patients recovering from anesthesia or IV conscious sedation, post-surgery.

Pay Range: $39.78 - $51.50/hour.

up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for experienced RNs

Available Schedule(s):

• Weekender: Friday 7:00a-3:30p; Saturday 7a-7:30p, Sunday 7a-7:30p with rotation of holidays & on-call (scheduled for 32 hours, paid for 40 hours)

Registered Nurse (RN) Position Responsibilities:

• Provides professional judgment and knowledge of roles as it pertains to the Crouse Hospital Professional Nursing Practice Model.
• Carries out duties and responsibilities per legal requirements under the Registered Nurse Scope of Practice, with emphasis on leading a culture of safe care.
• Responsible for all activities requiring assessment, planning, diagnosing, evaluating, judgment, problem-solving, creating and implementing the plan of care.
• Provides appropriate education to patients and families to promote health, facilitate rehabilitation and maintain wellness. Evaluates effectiveness and revises as appropriate.
• Monitors and evaluates patient responses to treatment/plan of care during hospital stay.
• Utilizes and engages in evidence-based practice to deliver quality patient care.
• Demonstrates characteristics and skills that promote critical thinking in clinical problem-solving situations.
• Assists patients receiving surgical procedures, pre-operative pulmonary catheter placement, or epidural catheter placement

Registered Nurse (RN) Position Requirements:

• Must have a current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing degree program required.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing preferred.
  • For RNs licensed in or after 2017, completion of a Bachelor’s of Nursing Degree will be required within 8 years of the date the license was obtained.
• One (1) year of PACU or critical care experience.
• Certification in a specialty area preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within six (6) months of the hire date.

Benefits Overview:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 401K.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Tuition Assistance and Workforce Development Opportunities.
• Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program.