RN/PACU Staff Nurse in Cliffside Park, NJ

Located in Manhattan, The New York Proton Center (NYPC) is one of the most unique and respected clinical partnerships in the world of proton therapy. The collaboration between Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Montefiore Medical Center and Mount Sinai Health System brings state of the art proton therapy treatment to the patients of New York and the surrounding areas. Our team at NYPC is comprised of highly motivated, passionate, professional and engaged individuals working together as a dynamic team to deliver an exceptional level of patient care, providing the most advanced proton therapy technology. We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package with flexibility for growth and career advancement. If you meet the criteria and would like to be a part of our collaborative, innovative and patient focused team, please apply with a cover letter and copy of your resume, or CV, to the current opportunity listed below. Position Summary: The PACU Per Diem RN is responsible for the overall assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patients (primarily pediatrics) receiving anesthesia at the New York Proton Center. The person in this role will provide clinical nursing care, ensuring compliance with established regulations and standards including quality assurance and accurate medical record documentation. Duties and Responsibilities:Complete daily assessment of patients, measure vital signs, place IVs, access central line catheters including implanted ports.Assist Anesthesiologist in placing monitoring and supportive devices during induction of anesthesia. Monitor patient vital signs during administration of anesthesia at direction of Anesthesiologist. Recover patients post anesthesia; document interval vital signs, ensure patients reach adequate recovery score prior to discharge. Provide patient care coordination in conjunction w/ radiation therapy team and physicians prior to scheduled appointments. Provide patient and family education including pre-appointment anesthesia instructions, radiation therapy nursing education, and discharge instructions. Participate in all Quality Improvement projects by providing input as it pertains to nursing components for safe and efficient patient care.Comply with all New York Proton Center policies related to Privacy Rules established under the Health Information Privacy and Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)Perform other job-related duties, as assigned. Qualifications:At least 2 years of professional nursing experience, required.At least 6 months of Pediatric PACU (periprocedural) or pediatric intensive care experience, required. Prior experience working with pediatric oncology patients, preferred. Graduated from accredited School of Nursing, required.Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, required.Current valid NY Registered Nurse License, required.BLS and PALS certified, required ACLS certified, preferredAbility to multi-task, manage multiple projects at one time, and rapidly change priorities based on patient and practice needs.High integrity with respect to maintenance of confidential patient information.Composure under pressure.Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, experience with data management, and efficiency using electronic medical record systems. Oncology Information System, ARIA and Touchworks experience preferred. Hours: 6:30AM - 10:30AM at minimum, but flexible to stay longer. Monday - Friday only. About the Area: New York City is a major metropolitan city and is home to world-renowned cultural offerings. Outdoor attractions include a variety of parks and greenspaces including Central Park, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, the Bronx Zoo, and the High Line; multiple waterfronts on the island afford convenient access to scenic activities. Cultural activities abound in Broadway, Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art, Iconic sites include the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and the One World Trade Center; championship teams in every major league sport; shopping abounds in SoHo, Fifth Avenue, Chelsea Market, and the Fashion district; and culinary offerings are second to none. The New York Proton Center is well-located for city living and suburb living, with multiple suburbs located 25 minutes from the Center, home to some of the best public-school systems in the country. The salary range and/or hourly rate displayed is a determination of base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. NYPC takes into consideration several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skillset, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity and other business and organizational needs. The New York Proton Center (NYPC) strives to maintain a workplace that accepts and appreciates the differences among our employees. The company will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. 6:30AM - 10:30AM at minimum, but flexible to stay longer. Monday - Friday only.