Registered Nurse, General Surgery

Hi! We are currently looking for an Registered Nurse to join our outpatient team in Katonah, NY!

Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am-5pm

Department: General Surgery, minor procedures (GI, Endo, Derm etc)

Pay: $40.00 - $70.00 (Depending on Experience)

Required Experience, Education & Licensure:

• Hold an active NY state issued RN license
• BLS preferred
• Surgery experience is a plus
• 3 plus years of nursing experience is a plus

Pre- Procedure:

• Completes the Pre-Call Checklist and calls patient prior to procedure.
• Insert peripheral IV, shave access site.
• Reviews and confirms past medical history, medications and allergies to medication, latex, contrast, and food
• Administers pre op medications and IV fluids for pre-hydration or treatment of hypotension per MD
• Obtain consent from the patient or patient representative.
• Reports any abnormal findings to MD and Conscious Sedation Nurse
• Gives hand off report to Conscious Sedation Nurse
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager or other authorized TVE Manager or Executive.
• Intra Procedural (Trained in Conscious Sedation):
• Monitor patient and administer conscious sedation as per MD orders.
• Documentation of procedural events.
• Time out participation/initiation.
• Vitals every five minutes or sooner if necessary.
• Respond to patient needs and reassess patient’s condition.

Post Procedure:

• Complete vital signs, vascular and groin checks every 15 minutes for the first hour, every 30 minutes for the second hour and every hour thereafter and reports abnormal finds to MD
• Performs thorough access site assessment for bleeding, swelling, bruising, pain, loss of pulse, change in color or temperature
• Applies manual pressure to stop bleeding or to initiate absorption of hematoma as required
• Documents any unexpected findings and interventions and promptly reports them to MD
• Keeps family informed and updated
• Removes IV, provides discharge instructions and discharge patient from the facility.
• Performs post procedural call to check on patients 24 hours following the procedure.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $70.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Physical setting:

• Hospital

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Surgery: 1 year (Preferred)
• RN: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person