RN-Ambulatory Surgery

Westchester Medical Center • Kingston, NY

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for providing a safe and comfortable experience for patients and their support systems. The RN exercises professional autonomy, authority, and control to ensure excellent patient outcomes. Professional accountability is expressed in five areas: practice, quality assurance, competence, research, and resource management.

The role involves applying the nursing process to assess patients, supporting informed consent, and assessing, monitoring, and recovering patients undergoing conscious sedation and Phase II recovery in accordance with policies and standards. The RN evaluates patients’ learning needs, provides education throughout the patient stay and at discharge, documents care in the electronic medical record, and uses appropriate tools to charge patients accurately.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in New York State.
• Basic knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
• Demonstrated sound clinical skills and knowledge of objectives and standards of practice.
• Positive communication skills.
• Knowledge of appropriate technology and practice standards for the area of responsibility.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 2 years of medical/surgical experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Apply the nursing process to perform initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Recognize the importance of informed consent.
• Follow policies and standards to assess, monitor, and recover patients undergoing conscious sedation.
• Follow policies and standards to assess and recover patients during Phase II recovery.
• Evaluate patients’ learning needs related to procedures and provide education throughout their stay and upon discharge.
• Accurately document in the patient record using appropriate electronic medical record documentation.
• Use proper tools to charge patients accurately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed