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Aesthetics Injectables Plastic Surgery Nurse Practitioner - Roslyn Heights, New York Job#16747870 - Plast Surgery First Assist Training Available. Licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State. This well-established practice in Long Island, New York, offers advanced aesthetic and in

Plastic Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP). Plastic Surgery Nurse Practitioner.

Job DescriptionDescription: Advanced Dermatology, PC is searching for an experienced Peri-Operative Registered Nurse to join our Medical Practice on a Per Diem basis. Duties: • Verify the patient has followed preoperative instructions and ensures belongings are securely stored or given to their escort., • Obtain baseline vital signs, pain assessment, and ECG monitoring if needed, and notify relevant staff of abnormal values., • Review the medical record for H&P, allergies, signed consent, and lab results., • Validate the patient's procedure and site and take photos for patient’s chart., • Administer preoperative medications, as ordered by Surgeon., • Provide post-anesthesia care to patients; monitoring patients' vital signs and assessing their condition after surgery ensuring their comfort and safety., • Educate patients and their families on post-operative care instructions and discharge., • Document patient information, including assessments, interventions, and outcomes., • Ability to scrub in and/or circulate on surgical cases as needed., • Maintain supply levels, assist with ordering and check expiration dates., • Familiarize yourself with the location and usage of all equipment and supplies, especially emergency items, and keep all areas clean and organized., • Maintain asepsis, infection control, and safety practices to minimize infections., • Sterilization and processing of surgical instruments and the OR environment., • Follow all Center policies and procedures., • Adjust to the director of nursing's schedule, including overtime or time changes., • Be willing to cross-train and assist in other departments when required., • Ability to travel to multiple sites as required., • Current New York License as Registered Nurse, • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in acute care, inpatient and/or surgical setting, • Plastic Surgery experience a plus, • Current BLS and ACLS REQUIRED, • Proficient with patient assessment, monitoring, and management of emergency situations, • Knowledge of post-operative care protocols and pain management techniques, • Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members *Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.