Registered Nurse, Per Diem, PreOp/PACU, Ambulatory Surgery Center, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

Job responsibilities:

PACU RN:

Demonstrates competent clinical skills and performs thorough patient assessments to ensure quality outcomes per ASPAN/AH/Facility policies and procedures. Provides direct patient care supporting the delivery model and team concept for all patient populations. Analyzes clinical situations critically, makes sound decisions, and escalates concerns appropriately. Maintains complete and accurate documentation according to facility standards and policies. Assumes responsibility for documenting nursing process components and patient progress toward outcomes, including discharge planning. Consistently records patient responses to medications, treatments, and interventions in the medical record. Demonstrates professional practice, leadership, and critical thinking skills. Prioritizes, multitasks, and problem-solves to meet changing patient and unit needs. Functions as a team leader, mentor, and preceptor; provides support and guidance to staff. Participates in cost containment through efficient use of supplies and resources. Maintains a safe environment for patients, staff, and self. Practices safe transfer techniques, proper body mechanics, and standard precautions. Demonstrates knowledge of hospital policies and ASPAN standards of practice. Promotes patient satisfaction through courteous, compassionate, and timely interactions. Respects patient rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA. Fosters a positive and healing environment consistent with organizational values. Serves as Charge RN at times to ensure optimal use of surgical schedules and daily OR operations. Identifies and resolves scheduling conflicts; facilitates bay turnaround and patient flow. Demonstrates leadership, organization, and calm decision-making under pressure. Promotes effective communication between physicians, nursing staff, and the care team. Identifies personal knowledge and skill gaps; seeks ongoing education and training. Participates in meetings, reads communications to stay informed, and engages in committees. Contributes feedback to support continuous unit and hospital improvement. Participates in annual evaluations by submitting accomplishments and establishing future goals. Utilizes clinical software effectively and demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Performs additional assignments as needed to meet departmental and organizational needs. Job Responsibilities

PREOP/PHASE 2

Prepare patients for surgery by assessing hemodynamics, consents, history, labs, meds, and NPO status; communicate promptly w ith physicians and OR team to prevent delays. Provide emotional support and education to patients and families. Postoperatively, assess readiness for discharge, transition patients home or to rehab facilities, and deliver clear discharge instructions using critical thinking and decision-making skills. Demonstrates competent clinical skills and performs thorough patient assessments to ensure quality outcomes per ASPAN/AH/Facility policies and procedures. Provides direct patient care supporting the delivery model and team concept for all patient populations. Analyzes clinical situations critically, makes sound decisions, and escalates concerns appropriately. Maintains complete and accurate documentation according to facility standards and policies. Assumes responsibility for documenting nursing process components and patient progress toward outcomes, including discharge planning. Consistently records patient responses to medications, treatments, and interventions in the medical record. Demonstrates professional practice, leadership, and critical thinking skills. Prioritizes, multitasks, and problem-solves to meet changing patient and unit needs. Functions as a team leader, mentor, and preceptor; provides support and guidance to staff. Participates in cost containment through efficient use of supplies and resources. Maintains a safe environment for patients, staff, and self. Practices safe transfer techniques, proper body mechanics, and standard precautions. Demonstrates knowledge of hospital policies and ASPAN standards of practice. Promotes patient satisfaction through courteous, compassionate, and timely interactions. Respects patient rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA. Fosters a positive and healing environment consistent with organizational values. Serves as Charge RN to ensure optimal use of surgical schedules and daily OR operations. Identifies and resolves scheduling conflicts; facilitates bay turnaround and patient flow. Demonstrates leadership, organization, and calm decision-making under pressure. Promotes effective communication between physicians, nursing staff, and the care team. Identifies personal knowledge and skill gaps; seeks ongoing education and training. Participates in meetings, reads communications to stay informed, and engages in Committees. Contributes feedback to support continuous unit and hospital improvement. Participates in annual evaluations by submitting accomplishments and establishing future goals. Utilizes clinical software effectively and demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Performs additional assignments as needed to meet departmental and organizational needs.

Education:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree of Nursing preferred All ASN must complete their BSN studies within five years of their start date

License & Certifications:

Current NJ (New Jersey) Registered Nurse License required BLS ACLS and PALS required CAPA, CPAN, or CCRN preferred

Experience:

Minimum 2-3 years related work experience in a Pre-op, PACU, critical care or OR/ambulatory surgery center setting.

Additional job requirements:

Ability to read, write and speak English. Flexibility in shifts according to surgery schedule and hours of operation Float to other MMC surgical services areas as needed