RN SAME DAY SURGERY at Hudson Regional Hospital

Secaucus, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Attention To Detail, Patient Assessment, Procedure Knowledge, Emergency Response, Discharge Instruction, Patient Teaching, Medication Administration, Lab Reporting, Anesthesia Procedures, Interventional Procedures, IV Placement, Venipuncture, Phlebotomy

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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

Responsibilities

This role involves providing comprehensive care to patients before and after surgical procedures, including initial assessment, modifying care plans based on patient status, and ensuring timely admissions. Responsibilities also include administering medications, reporting critical lab values, providing concise discharge instructions, and performing follow-up calls.