RN SAME DAY SURGERY

Position Summary

Provides care to patients before and after surgical procedures.

Job Duties

• Obtains pertinent information on initial phone interview
• Reviews pertinent chart data and assesses patient on admission. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the scheduled procedure
• Utilizes information obtained to modify planned care and notifies appropriate departments of pertinent information (i.e. potential latex allergy, MRSA, etc.)
• Admits patients in a timely manner, prioritizing admission based on actual times
• Responds appropriately to any unanticipated or emergency situation that could arise during the patient's stay
• Provides concise discharge instructions and patient teaching including follow-up referrals
• Completes follow up phone calls in a timely manner
• Performs Glucometer testing
• Medication administration which includes critical meds plus evaluating response
• Reports critical Lab, Radiology, EKG + ABG values to MD according to policy
• Competent in all anesthesia procedures.
• Assists with bedside interventional procedures.
• Adapts to varied age specific patient populations, eg, infant, toddler, adult, etc.
• Performs IV placing and removal. Directly accountable for preventing hospital acquired infections related to hand-hygiene performance of self and staff.
• Performs venipuncture, IV infusion therapy, phlebotomy.
• Completes all required annual competencies.
• Precepts new nurses as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

Qualifications and Skills

• Effective communication and critical thinking skills
• Familiarity with medical equipment used in an OR
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Education, Experience and Certification/Licensure Requirements

• BLS - AHA approved
• Active RN license in NJ or approved state, BSN preferred
• Some experience preferred