What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN), Post Anesthesia Care PACU position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Overview: Trinitas Regional Medical Center boasts an immaculate Operating Room (OR) space with 10 Rooms to support a variety of patient care needs, both immediate and elective. Our top-of-the-line equipment includes a recovery area with three bays, a pre-op area, and a step-down area to complete the center's facilities. We have created 3 brand-new operating rooms featuring the latest equipment, allowing us to host the performance of just about any type of outpatient surgery a patient may need. Our multi-million-dollar investment in this new center will enable us in areas like oral and dental surgery, orthopedic surgery, urological surgery, plastic surgery, general surgery, podiatric surgery, and ENT surgery, among others.
Scheduling Requirements:
- 40 Hours per week
- Monday Friday, every other weekend and holiday rotation
Qualifications:
- Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License or approved RN license required
- ASN or BSN required
- AHA BLS prior to start date required
- Previous PACU experience is required
Essential Functions: The Registered Nurse (RN) organizes and administers individualized age-specific professional care to patients within an assigned unit of the hospital in support of medical care. Supports the philosophy, objectives and the mission and vision of Saint Barnabas Medical Center and the Department of Nursing. Practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, Department of Health Regulations, TJC requirements and other regulatory agencies. Participates in patient teaching and discharge planning. Participates in unit Performance Improvement evaluation activities.
Benefits and Perks: At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits
- Discounts through our partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
Trinitas Regional Medical Center is a full-service healthcare facility serving those living and working in Eastern and Central Union counties. The hospital was established in January 2000, following the consolidation of St. Elizabeth Hospital and Elizabeth General Medical Center. Our Elizabeth, NJ hospital operates on two major campuses. Trinitas Regional Medical Center has 554 beds and is proud to offer state-of-the-art medicine backed by compassion and competence. Together, our medical team offers the community the most advanced technological care in every area of medicine and surgery.
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
