Preop LPN: Patient-Centered Surgical Care Advocate

NueHealth LLC; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NueHealth LLC seeks a Staff Nurse to advocate for patients and support continuity of care across the healthcare team in Hackensack, NJ. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and other care providers to meet patient and facility needs.

The Staff Nurse will assess patient needs, document history, and participate in pre- and post-operative care planning, ensuring accurate records and timely communication within the care team.

Qualifications

• Degree from accredited nursing program.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Minimum of three years' work experience as a staff nurse.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessment/data collection.
• Formulates a goal-directed plan of care and prioritizes nursing diagnoses and outcomes.
• Evaluates patient history, physical, medical clearance, and labs with providers and anesthesia staff.
• Delivers care in a knowledgeable, skilled manner to achieve patient outcomes.
• Sets priorities of care and conducts pre-operative and post-operative phone calls.
• Gathers patient medical information and health history via pre-op calls.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medical/surgical care, medications, labs, safety, and emergency equipment.
• Uses sound clinical judgment and decision-making.
• Documents on the patient floor and in the record accurately and concisely.
• Works as part of a care team and maintains BLS certification.
• Attends mandatory in-services and staff meetings.

Skills

Staff nurse experience

Education

LPN license

Job description

NueHealth LLC seeks a Staff Nurse to advocate for patients and support continuity of care across the healthcare team in Hackensack, NJ. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and other care providers to meet patient and facility needs.

The Staff Nurse will assess patient needs, document history, and participate in pre- and post-operative care planning, ensuring accurate records and timely communication within the care team.