RN NYSNA

Key Responsibilities

• Taking care of adult and pediatric patients immediately after surgery (Phase II).
• Absorbing in-depth knowledge of patient safety and care when assessing patients pre and post-surgery.
• Treating patients' pain immediately post-surgery (Phase II) using different methods.
• Accurately documenting all pre-operative findings, lab results, and patient history in the EMR.
• Showcasing superior communication skills as a team player.
• Providing pre-operative care; initiating IVs, confirming NPO status, verifying/preparing the surgical site(s), ensuring all consent forms are correct, reviewing medications/allergies, and providing education to the patients/family members.
• Using keen observation skills to assess if possible immediate interventions/treatments are warranted (Pre and Phase II recovery).
• Remaining calm and professional in crisis and emergent situations.
• Surely making patients feel that they are our number one priority and that their safety matters.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate of Nursing (Required)
• Licenses: New York RN (Required)
• Certifications: BLS (Required), ACLS (Required), PALS (Required)
• Experience: Perioperative Nursing for 1 year minimal (Preferred), Medical Surgical and/or Critical Care Nursing for 1 year minimal (Preferred)