Registered Nurse - Surgical Admissions Recovery

Full time Summary
Sign On Bonus- $5,000-$10,000 depending on employment experience.
Full Time- 40 hours per week
Schedule-
M-F Day Shift, no weekends
Experience-
Med-Surg experience a plus

Our Surgical Access Unit 1-1 provides preoperative, post anesthesia, and procedural outpatient care. Our nurses achieve competency in astute assessment and management of patients who have undergone surgery or procedures with anesthesia and moderate sedation. The consistent goal is to provide seamless care with the surgical services team. Specialized training includes admission assessment, pre op preparation, IV and phlebotomy skills and phase 2 recovery.

Organization Highlights:

• Recognized Leader: First Magnet Hospital in Syracuse, highlighting our professional nursing staff.
• Shared Governance: Unit practice counsel and open-door guiding principle gives all our nurses a voice.
• Advancement: Strong orientation program, and generous tuition allowance.
• Work/Life: Scheduling to balance your work/life and school calendars.
• We encourage job share opportunities to enhance satisfaction and growth.

What you will do:

• Monitor and deliver care for patients in the pre and post anesthesia phase of care, pre and post outpatient procedures. Nursing staff supports patient care from admission, post anesthesia recovery until discharge or transfer to inpatient unit.
• Collaborative team approach, coordinate and direct care with surgical services team including surgeons, anesthesiologists, clinical affiliates, and RNs.
• Participate in precepting and mentoring students and new colleagues.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice, American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) and the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA).
• Utilizing the Nursing Process, plans, directs and supervises the care of patients in addition to being involved in the provision of direct care of patients and families.

Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure in the State of New York.
• Minimum of 1-year nursing experience. *GN’s or RN’s with < 1-year experience should apply to the Graduate Nurse positions.
• Maintains current BLS/CPR certification.
• Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
• National certification is promoted and supported for clinical ladder growth.

Career Opportunities:

• Clinical ladder advancement with experience, staff engagement, and national certification.
• Career advancement to leadership roles as team leader, preceptor, mentor, coordinator/management.

Mission Statement:

• We, St Joseph's Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Vision:

• To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

Core Values:

• In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.

Work Environment and Hazards:

• Clinical setting. Exposure Class I

Physical Demands:

• Medium work: must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently; occasionally lifting maximum of 50 pounds. Will require ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat and reach.

Work Contact Group:

• All services, medical staff, patients, visitors, and various regulatory and professional agencies.

Supervised By:

• Team Leader, Clinical Coordinator, Unit Manager, and Clinical Services/Nursing Administration.

Pay Range: $29.25-49.95

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.