Registered Nurse Same Day Surgery

CareWell Health Medical Center East Orange, NJ, US

Job Summary

Follows the nursing process for patients admitted to same day surgery for endoscopy, OR, IV therapy, minor surgery, or IR procedures; communicates with surgeon, endoscopist, interventional radiologist, anesthesia care provider, any other physician or PA; provides report to OR RN, endoscopy nurse, or IR nurse and anesthesia care provider about patient’s relevant patient medical/surgical history and medication allergies; assists patient recovery in Phase 2; accurately documents and charges patient; includes family in patient care and education when possible. Has working knowledge of monitoring patient’s vital signs and taking appropriate actions based on the results and airway management.

Essential Functions

Ensuring a high standard of nursing care to patients attending the Endoscopy Unit, working within company policies and procedures.
Providing technical assistance during diagnostic and therapeutic Endoscopic procedures,
ensuring safe working practice.
Setting, monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of nursing care.
Maintaining personal contact with patients and relatives, being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity and privacy and ensuring a friendly environment at all times.
Maintaining timely and accurate nursing records and ensuring that confidentiality is
respected.
Storing, checking and administering drugs in accordance with established standards and guidelines
Working with minimal supervision during endoscopic procedures, admission and recovery of patients and other related procedures
Contributing to the local resolution, investigation and follow up action of any informal or
formal complaints.
Participating in the care and maintenance of endoscopes and other specialized equipment, ensuring an agreed standard of decontamination at all times including accurate records of traceability of all endoscopes and associated equipment.
Ensuring the safe discharge of all patients from the Endoscopy unit.
Maintaining a safe and clean environment within the clinical area in accordance with established standards and regulations

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Education/Certifications

Graduate of an accredited program in nursing.

Current Registered Nurse license to practice in the state of NJ.

Certifications required: BLS (American Heart Association).

Minimum Work Experience

Minimum two years of experience in a related healthcare position

Previous Endoscopy Experience Required

Working Conditions

Exposed to unpleasant odors, body waste, and communicable diseases. Encounters stress, crisis, emergencies, trauma, and death. On feet most of the day, lifts patients and moves heavy equipment. Interacts with family, visitors, health team members and other hospital and referral agency personnel.

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