Nurse Associate- PACU

About Us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

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Short Description

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists with patients’ activities of daily living and plan of care. Communicates with and supports healthcare team, patients and/or patient’s family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

• Assists the Registered Nurse in providing direct, indirect, and patient support services responsibilities.
• Contributes to quality patient care by serving as a significant member of the health care team. 
• Provides support and information to the patients and family of the surgical perioperative division. 
• Provides clerical support to the Surgical Access Center (SAC), Surgical Care Unit (SCU) and PACU.  These activities enable the RN to focus on providing continuous patient direct care.
• Performs clerical support and may be responsible for the collection of laboratory specimens.

Overview

The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is where patients come to recovery from a surgical procedure. PACU is located on the third floor of the Pavilion and Kelemen building. There is also an area on Pavilion 2. Patients here can often be sent home following the procedure or are admitted to the hospital. This is based upon the procedure performed and the necessary recovery needed. If admitted the patient is transferred to the appropriate floor for continued recovery and discharge. The PACU sees infants to geriatrics. Here the patients are closely monitor while they are waking up from the anesthesia they received during the procedure. Depending on the procedure and the orders received from the physicians the patient will be discharged home or admitted to the hospital. 

Experience Required

• Acute Care experience preferred previous hospital experience.
• Additional unit-specifications may be required.
• MST (Multi Skilled Technician) training, or enrollment in an accredited Nursing program, or certified nurse’s aide training preferred.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

License/Certification Requirements

• Current NJ-BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) upon hire.
• CNA Certification preferred or currently enrolled in an accredited Nursing program.

Special Requirements

• 12P-8P
• Weekend, holiday rotation required

Salary Min ($)

USD $17.50

Salary Max ($)

USD $27.00