Registered Nurse, PACU

The New York Plastic Surgical Group is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse for the PACU.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES :

• Reviews preoperative notes and orders; assuring clearance and ordered lab results in the patient record
• Making pre-operative and post-operative phone calls as per protocol
• Alerts OR Charge Nurse and / or surgeon as to any issues with the patient's pre-op results
• Performs a pre-operative assessment of the patient, reviewing doctor's pre-op orders, and assuring patient medical history is documented
• Assesses and documents patient status immediately upon arrival into the recovery room
• Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate post operative / post-anesthesia period
• Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice
• Reviews post operative instructions and prescriptions from the surgeon with patient and significant other, documenting in the medical record
• Assists in managing inventory of supplies, drugs and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the postoperative area

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :

Compensation : $50.00-55.00

ABOUT US :

New York Plastic Surgical Group, a division of Long Island Plastic Surgical Group, is the largest, longest-running academic plastic surgery group in the nation. Established in 1948, our practice has treated over half a million patients and developed many of the region's specialty centers including microsurgery, burn surgery, wound care, facial reanimation, peripheral nerve reconstruction, and cleft care. With 20+ surgeons and 10+ locations, we are proud to provide patients with over 75 years of medical innovation.

In addition to offering a full spectrum of plastic surgery and injectable services to our patients, we are also committed to supporting our community by meeting the need for reconstructive care. Each year our practice hosts an annual Breast Cancer Summit to provide an overview of the latest developments in breast cancer care and reconstruction.

Beyond our work locally we are also proud to partner with ReSurge International to bring our expertise in limb reattachment, complex wound and burn management, reconstructive cleft lip and palate repair, and other life-altering surgeries to underserved communities worldwide.

When it comes to aesthetics, our surgeons are proud to oversee Deep Blue Med Spa, a comprehensive medical spa designed to provide patients with non-surgical aesthetic options clinically proven to rejuvenate, restore, and refresh. From relaxing and results-driven facials to laser treatments and skin tightening, our highly skilled physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and medical aestheticians offer services customized to meet the needs of every patient. We also offer several medical-grade skincare brands including our signature line : ProBLUEMD®.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)