Registered Nurse Pre Op/PACU(Per Diem)

Prism Vision Group•Union, NJ

2d•$28 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

This per diem role is located at the Pavonia Surgery Center, in Union, NJ, which is part of Prism Vision Group. The Pre/Post Operative Registered Nurse reports to the Director of Nursing and provides skilled nursing care using knowledgeable evaluation and assessment techniques in planning for care and treatment of individual patient needs. The RN utilizes assessment skills, plans for continuity of care, able to individualize patient needs. The RN understands the importance of patient education and offers goal directed nursing care to patients.

Requirements

Graduate of an Accredited Registered Nurse Program, holding current unrestricted State of New Jersey Registered Nurse License.
BLS Required
1+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse
Knowledge of Privacy Practices & Patient Bill of Rights
Knowledge of required pre-operative testing requirements and identification of surgical risks
Knowledgeable regarding all patient care equipment, including use of and required cleaning
Knowledgeable regarding supply location
Knowledgeable regarding emergency procedures
Meticulous attention to detail

Nice To Haves

ACLS requested, not required
experience in the Ophthalmology field preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitors and assesses the physical status of the patient through personal observation, assessment, and interaction
Performs patient assessment and evaluation, including pertinent medical and surgical history
Identifies educational, psychosocial, and cultural needs
Demonstrates understanding and interpretation of diagnostic measures such as lab tests, radiology exams, and EKG interpretation
Identifies patient needs and communicates/shares this information to all involved in patient care
Acts as a patient advocate in the coordination of patient care
Maintains knowledge regarding medication, medications utilized, anesthesia medication, and/or herbal therapies and associated risks
Utilizes professional nursing judgement, takes action to implement the nursing care plan, and resolves identifiable issues before they become a problem/incident/event
Provides appropriate and complete pre and post-operative patient assessment, airway management, and patient monitoring
Completes accurate and timely medical record documentation; Reports and documents information efficiently
Utilizes supplies, equipment, and resources to contain cost without compromising delivery of patient care
Successfully carries out infection control, and environmental safety practices
Communicates a positive and caring attitude toward patients, peers, staff, and all other persons to whom there is contact
Seeks guidance, directions, and assistance where/when needed
Understands and follows centers policies and procedures
Maintains confidentiality of all PHI
Identifies goals for each individual patient and communicates these goals to others involved in the patients care
Other duties as assigned to include inventory/expiration validation/stocking.