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About the Role

Join our Surgical Services team as a Pre/Post/PACU Registered Nurse, providing exceptional care to patients before and after surgical and procedural interventions. Assess, monitor, educate, and support patients throughout their surgical experience while collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, compassionate, high-quality care. This position offers the opportunity to develop advanced skills in perioperative nursing, including cardiac monitoring, anesthesia recovery, and management of patients requiring specialized post-procedure care.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for pre-operative and post-anesthesia patients.
Monitor patients throughout recovery, recognizing and responding to changes in condition.
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated patient care.
Administer medications, treatments, and interventions safely and in accordance with established standards.
Provide patient and family education regarding procedures, recovery, discharge instructions, medications, and follow-up care.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
Promote patient safety by adhering to infection prevention, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain required clinical competencies.
Prepare patients and equipment for procedures while anticipating procedural and recovery needs.
Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care that supports a healing environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Current New York State RN license (or NYS Limited Permit)
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications obtained through the RQI system during orientation
Basic Coronary Care certification within 6 months of hire
Excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
One year of Critical Care experience (Preferred)
Experience with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office (Preferred)
CAPA or CPAN certification within two years (Preferred)

Skills

Cardiac monitoring
Recovery of anesthesia patients
Management of patients requiring specialized post-procedure care
Communication
Critical thinking
Organizational skills
Electronic medical records
Microsoft Office

Location

Geneva General Hospital
Finger Lakes Surgery Center

Work Type

Four 9-hour shifts per week
Occasional weekday call rotation
One full weekend of call every 6–7 weeks
One weekly flex shift

Experience Level

One year of Critical Care experience (Preferred)

Education Level

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) (Preferred)

Benefits

Work in a collaborative, patient-focused surgical environment
Care for patients across the surgical continuum from pre-op through recovery
Develop specialized perioperative nursing skills
Opportunities for professional growth and specialty certification
Supportive team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care

About the Company

Geneva General Hospital & Finger Lakes Surgery Center