5 North Recovery Care center is a 36 bed unit that admits elective and add-on patients for same day surgery for inpatient and the Recovery Care Center. Short stay post-op patients consist of a variety of specialties, including General Surgery, Ophthalmology, ENT. GU, GYN, Neuro/ Spine, Orthopedics, and Plastics.

 

A Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the planning, implementing and evaluation of care for a given patient population with the established standards and practices of Crouse Hospital.  This process is enacted through direct clinical practice, management of patient care and general professional duties.

Education/Experience Requirements

Required:  

Graduate of an accredited associate degree

*Must pass NCLEX within 120 days.

Preferred:  

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program or higher degree

            *Bachelor’s degree required within 8 years of being hired or those licensed after 2017.

 

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Required:  

Current New York State licensure as a Registered Nurse Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred:

Certification in a specialty area.