ASC Perioperative Registered Nurse FULL TIME

ASC Perioperative Registered Nurse

FULL TIME 239

Hurffville Crosskeys Road, Sewell, NJ 08080 From $1 an hour - Full-time From $1 an hour -

Full-time Job Overview:

To deliver superior healthcare services through sustained partnerships; our vision is to be the worldwide leader in providing premier, customer-centric healthcare services and solutions; consistently exceeding our customer's expectations, attracting and retaining the best employees, providing a strong value proposition to our partners and executing our business strategy; we will shape our destiny and ensure the long-term growth, profitability and sustainability of our company.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel. Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care. Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted Standards of Practice and organizational policies and procedures. Assists with the ordering, receiving, and storage of supplies. Maintains order and cleanliness of the pre-operative area.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Greets patient on arrival in the pre-operative area and informs the patient/family about all routine care and procedures related to the pre-operative experience. Explains consents for surgery, patient's rights and responsibilities, and pre-operative/post-operative instructions. Completes the identification process and initiates nursing documentation in the patient's medical record. Assures belongings are properly labeled and placed under patient stretcher. Performs pre-operative assessment as required per policy and procedure such as: allergies, last intake of food or drink, and documents responses. Verifies operative consent for correct procedure, doctor's name, patient's signature, and date and time, and obtains all necessary signatures. Verifies chart has completed history and physical. Performs vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respirations) and documents in the medical record. Reviews and verifies completion of pre-operative checklist. Verifies chart for appropriate laboratory work and notifies physician (anesthesiologist/attending physician) of any abnormal value, and documents in the patient's medical record. Verifies physician's orders and performs procedures as ordered. Administers appropriate medications such as eye drops, antibiotics and pre-medications per physician's orders. Prepares area as designated by procedure and documents pre-operative care according to policy and procedure. Communicates with anesthesia provider(s), Operating Room personnel, and/or physician(s) about any problems which arise. Reports malfunctioning equipment and safety concerns to the Director of Nursing/designee. Adheres to safety policies and procedures ; i.e. disposal of needles. Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards and policy and procedure noncompliance to appropriate organization personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education -

Required:

High School graduate or GED certificate recipient Graduate of accredited school of nursing Current licensure in the State of New Jersey as a Registered Nurse Must be current in BCLS and ACLS certification

ACLS/PALS

certification within six months of hire date (applicable to scope of service) Education -

Preferred:

Computer literacy

BSN Degree Experience:

Previous work experience in an ambulatory surgery setting, acute hospital surgical department of no less than one (1) year.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $1.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Cardiology Gastroenterology Ob/Gyn Ophthalmology Orthopedics Otolaryngology Pediatrics Plastic Surgery Podiatry Surgery Physical Setting:

Outpatient PACU Experience:

RN:

1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Sewell, NJ 08080 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Sewell, NJ 08080: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person