Preop Recovery RN Per Diem

Surgery Partners • Bethlehem, PA

2d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides patient care using the nursing process and helps maintain the standard of care for assigned patients through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse oversees and guides employees under their supervision and supports the Center’s philosophy and mission. In an ambulatory surgical center, the Pre-op/PACU RN assists with nursing care and assumes total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician orders and Center policies.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state.
• Current CPR certification and current ACLS certification.
• PALS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• One year of experience in pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative surgical patient care.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, including understanding life-span growth and development and assessing age-specific needs.
• Knowledge and skills in the nursing process.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common injuries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to present information effectively to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts, including probability, statistical inference, and basic mathematics, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, coworkers, and other health team members.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in Medical/Surgical, ED, and/or ICU nursing.
• Additional languages.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Maintain the standard of care for assigned patients.
• Oversee and guide employees under the nurse’s supervision.
• Support and promote the Center’s philosophy and mission.
• Assist with nursing care for patients in an ambulatory surgical center.
• Assume total responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician orders and Center policies.
• Provide age-appropriate care based on patients’ assessed needs and the Center’s policies and procedures.
• Use recognized communication channels and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with patients, coworkers, and other health team members.

What This Job Offers

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