PACU Registered Nurse
Hudson Yards Surgery Center LLC
New York, New York
RN
Posted Sep 9
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Part Time, Full Time
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in New York is $40/hr, across 878 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Ideal candidate is detail oriented, self-motivated, and patient focused with attention to quality and precision. You will provide a safe and efficient environment for all patients in our Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) during the perioperative phases in order to promote patient-confidence in their medical care and make the surgical experience as smooth as possible. You will successfully perform the following
responsibilities
Starts IVs, gives medications, and prepares drugs and solutions per physician protocols. Oversee surgery schedules. Maintains accurate and complete records of patients’ surgical experience.
Prepare chart for surgery. Confirm IOL selection by surgeon. Obtains patient history through interviews and evaluations, noting data in chart and sharing pertinent information with physician.
Evaluates, observes, and treats patients under local anesthesia. Prepares for and manages immediate postoperative care, communicating patient needs, and providing patient and family training. What do we look for?
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of New York. ACLS and BLS certified Ophthalmology experience preferred. Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with physicians/staff/patients.
Mobility for walking, sitting, standing, bending, and stretching. Familiarity with the use of clinic-based electronic medical records. Familiarity with the basics of the ICD-10 coding system.
Ability to document accurately. Verbal and written skills necessary for a medical clinic.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour
Physical Setting
- Outpatient
Education
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/
Certification
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Requirements
- PACU experience
- Nursing
- Medical chart preparation
- Preoperative patient preparation
- Surgery
- Injectable medication administration
- Electronic health records (EHR) management
- Weekends as needed
Place
- City
- New York, New York
- Median rent
- $1,821/mo
- Local household income
- $80,483/yr
- Metro price level
- 13% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
New York area index 112.6, where 100 is the national average.
New York City delivers unmatched energy, world-class hospitals, and career opportunities few cities can rival. From the bustling streets of Manhattan to the brownstone-lined blocks of Brooklyn, every borough offers distinct character. It's fast-paced and expensive, but for nurses seeking high-acuity experience, cultural richness, and a true 24-hour city vibe, the payoff is enormous.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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