Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Surgery

Responsibilities And Duties

• Maintains confidentiality.
• Provides high standard of courtesy and cooperation.
• Prompts and efficient with minimal absences.
• Carries out nursing interventions safely and accurately.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills.
• Works independently with limited direct supervision.
• Prioritizes workloads in coordination with team members and OR Nurse Manager.
• Administers medications and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly.
• Captures patient schedules.
• Coordinates job responsibilities of team members during absences.
• Arranges needed supplies and equipment.
• Creates a working climate that promotes growth and job satisfaction.
• Performs accurate, concise, and timely documentation in the nursing unit and patient’s record.
• Supports and enforces infection control policies and procedures.
• Initiates and maintains IV and Venous Access Ports (VAP) according to Hospital policies.
• Assists with lab draws as needed.
• Operates IV pumps.
• Applies and maintains Wound Vac Pumps and dressing changes.
• Assists with minor procedures in the procedure room with providers.
• Assists in Surgery with Admission and Discharge when needed.
• Operates all equipment and performs all procedures in nursing department.
• Demonstrates knowledge, abilities, and skills required to perform a wide variety of nursing functions.
• Computes drug dosages accurately.
• Completes unit specific competencies as scheduled.

Job Requirements

• A valid NYS Nursing License.
• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
• Outstanding organizational ability.
• A great team player with excellent communication skills.
• Even-tempered with emotional and physical stamina.
• Experience in Cardiac Procedures.
• At least one year of Ambulatory Surgery experience preferred.
• Preferred experience with high-acuity orthopedic procedures, Endoscopy procedures, Transfusions, and dressing changes.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.