Registered Nurse Level IV - PACU

HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:

At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting healthcare right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.

• Health & Wellness Benefits starting Your First Day

• Personal Time that includes Vacation Time, Sick Time & Holidays

• Retirement Savings Program

• Same Day Pay through DailyPay

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Tuition Assistance & Reimbursement

• Certification

• Enhanced Shift Differentials

• Employee Discount Programs

• Free Parking

As a Registered Nurse Level IV, you will leverage your clinical expertise and leadership skills to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients. Additionally, you will serve as a mentor to fellow team members, providing guidance and support to ensure the highest standards of care on the unit.

Excellence in Surgical Patient Preparation and Recovery

The Pre-Anesthesia and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Unity Hospital plays a critical role in the perioperative process, providing high-quality care for both adult and pediatric patients undergoing elective and emergency surgeries. With 14 Pre-Anesthesia bays and 27 Post-Anesthesia bays, our unit supports a broad range of surgical specialties, including:

• General Surgery
• Bariatric & Robotic Surgery
• Urology, Gynecology, and Cardiothoracic
• Neurology (including 7D navigation technology)
• Orthopedics (Orthopedic Center of Excellence)
• Plastic & Reconstructive, ENT, Vascular, and Podiatry

Unity Hospital is also proud to be recognized as a Geriatric Center of Excellence and holds the prestigious Silver Beacon Award in the PACU for exceptional care standards.

Pre-Anesthesia Care

In the Pre-Anesthesia area, nurses perform comprehensive assessments and preparation, including:

• Medical history review, medication reconciliation, allergy screening
• Pre-operative testing (e.g., blood work, EKGs)
• Coordination of care with anesthesia and surgical teams
• Informed consent education and emotional support for patients and families

Post-Anesthesia Care

In the PACU, highly trained nurses provide vigilant post-operative monitoring and care, focusing on:

• Recovery from anesthesia and pain management
• Monitoring for post-surgical complications
• Vital signs and airway management
• Patient and family education prior to transfer or discharge

This role is part of the Registered Nurse Level IV / Clinical Nurse IV must complete the following:

• Complete the Clinical Ladder binder within 12 months of employment

• Minimum of 5 activities in each Pillar (Leadership, Quality, and Organizational Contribution)

• 15 Continuing education units (CEU's)

• 20 Flex items

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Unity Hospital

DEPARTMENT: PACU

SCHEDULE: Day/Evening/Night - Every other weekend / holiday

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.

• Minimum of 6 months experience as a registered nurse.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assessment. Perform initial and ongoing assessment of the patient; demonstrate exceptional clinical judgment and advanced assessment skills; communicate and document assessment with interdisciplinary team; utilize all available resources in order to meet the needs of the patient and family
• Planning & Implementation. Develop and document plan of care, treatment and services; collaborate interdisciplinary health team to deliver care; maintains an appropriate nurse-patient relationship and provides an exceptional experience for the patient and family
• Evaluation & Education. Evaluate, communicate and document patient responses to care; revise plan of care based on ongoing evaluations; ensure the patient receives and understands education/training specific to their needs and abilities 
• Training. Provide training for new team members on the unit; assume role of teacher for nursing students and other students shadowing on the unit; act as a resource for other team members for both clinical and non-clinical matters

EDUCATION:

BS: Nursing (Required)

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