Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Surgery

Prime Healthcare • Newark, NJ

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About The Position

Saint Michael's Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for its ambulatory surgery setting. The Registered Nurse delivers direct and indirect peri-operative patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for patients from neonates through older adults. The role coordinates patient care with surgeons and anesthesiologists, directs and guides OR Technicians and other personnel, and maintains professional nursing standards.

The Registered Nurse works with other departments and co-workers to provide continuity and quality of care, efficient patient flow, and unit maintenance and organization. The position also requires adherence to regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures; participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services; and serving as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

The role is per diem with a variable shift. Compensation is listed as $59.69; the exact starting compensation is determined at hiring based on factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of one year of previous perioperative experience or on-the-job training.
• Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
• Coordinate patient care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
• Direct and guide the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.
• Collaborate with other departments and co-workers to provide continuity of care, quality patient care, efficient patient flow, and unit maintenance and organization.
• Adhere to regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services.
• Act as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed