Registered Nurse (Pre and Post-Op)

Role & Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Education

• Graduate of an Accredited Registered Nurse Program
• Holding current unrestricted State of New Jersey Registered Nurse License.

Experience

• 1+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• Experience in the Ophthalmology field preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• 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

Working Conditions

• Environment: This position is located in an Ambulatory Surgery Center.
• Physical Demands: this position requires extensive mobility, walking, and standing. Most of the days work involves pushing, pulling, and lifting patients or equipment.
• Potential exposure to patients with communicable diseases and/or blood borne pathogens.