RN SAME DAY SURGERY
9 days ago
Secaucus
Job Description Position Summary Provides care to patients before and after surgical procedures. Job Duties • Obtains pertinent information on initial phone interview, • Reviews pertinent chart data and assesses patient on admission. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the scheduled procedure, • Utilizes information obtained to modify planned care and notifies appropriate departments of pertinent information (i.e. potential latex allergy, MRSA, etc.), • Admits patients in a timely manner, prioritizing admission based on actual times, • Responds appropriately to any unanticipated or emergency situation that could arise during the patient's stay, • Provides concise discharge instructions and patient teaching including follow-up referrals, • Completes follow up phone calls in a timely manner, • Performs Glucometer testing, • Medication administration which includes critical meds plus evaluating response, • Reports critical Lab, Radiology, EKG + ABG values to MD according to policy, • Competent in all anesthesia procedures., • Assists with bedside interventional procedures., • Adapts to varied age specific patient populations, eg, infant, toddler, adult, etc., • Performs IV placing and removal. Directly accountable for preventing hospital acquired infections related to hand-hygiene performance of self and staff., • Performs venipuncture, IV infusion therapy, phlebotomy., • Completes all required annual competencies., • Precepts new nurses as assigned., • Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of practice. Qualifications and Skills • Effective communication and critical thinking skills, • Familiarity with medical equipment used in an OR, • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail Education, Experience and Certification/Licensure Requirements • BLS - AHA approved, • Active RN license in NJ or approved state, BSN preferred, • Some experience preferred