Rn Outpatient Surgery

General Job functions:

• Participates in the preparation of the patient for surgery Include as a bullet and other job duties as required.
• Conducts patient pre-operative phone calls for complete review of medical and surgical history and provides preoperative instructions.
• Assists in obtaining pre-admission testings (PATs) and medical clearances as needed.
• Facilitates anesthesiologist's review of PATs and medical clearances.
• IV placement skills
• Follows physician orders for administration of pre-operative medications etc.
• Maintains communication with reception area and O.R.’s to assure efficient movement of patients
• Implements and insures that physician orders are performed including orders delegated to other health care professionals.
• Demonstrates understanding and interpretation of diagnostic measures such as lab tests, radiology exams and EKG.
• Ensures that the Code carts are fully equipped, defibrillators are in operational readiness and that daily checks are completed.
• Works flexible hours assuming responsibility and accountability for providing patient care.
• Maintains knowledge of asepsis, infection control and standard/universal precautions.
• Reduces chances of nosocomial infection by directing attention to infection preventing and control and environmental safety practices.
• Conducts patient postoperative follow up calls and completes all documentations within the defined timeframe.
• Performs preoperative assessments and reviews in a timely manner
• Demonstrates the skill to assume charge nurse responsibilities in the absence of the nurse manager as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information and the medical record and assigned computer codes.
• Actively communicates and supports the Organization's Mission, Values, Ethics, Philosophy, Objectives, and Policies and Procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of how the success of the center is linked to the success or failure of the customer process.
• Demonstrates safe habits in the work place with a concern for the safety of patients, families, and staff.
• Maintains current knowledge of the Center's Emergency Preparedness protocols and procedures.
• Applies OSHA standards.
• Provides a summary of post-op instructions to patients prior to discharge from the center.
• Identifies strategies to increase competency of team members

Physical Job Requirements:

• Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
• Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
• Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
• Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching
• Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).

Environmental Risks:

• Chemicals, Chemotherapy and Fumes
• Radiation
• Sharps
• Latex
• Combative Patients / Visitors

Blood-borne Pathogens:

• Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non intact skin, or tissue specimens.
• Contact with patients or patient specimens are possible.
• Unplanned or unexpected exposure.

Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:

• Associates degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• New Jersey State Nursing License required. BLS and ACLS required. PALS preferred.
• 2-4 years experience required. 5+ years preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required.
• Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy required.
• Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills required.
• Must be able maintain annual competencies.
• Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.
• Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Medical specialties:

• Surgery
• Urology

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Overtime pay

Supplemental schedule:

• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Saddle Brook, NJ 07663: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person