Registered Nurse Pre Op/PACU(Per Diem)

Prism Vision Group; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Prism Vision Group is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse for the Pavonia Surgery Center in Union, NJ. The RN will provide skilled nursing care, plan for patient care, and educate patients before and after procedures in a ophthalmology setting.

The ideal candidate will have NJ RN licensure, BLS, and 1+ year of experience (ophthalmology preferred). Per diem schedule, with responsibilities including pre/postoperative assessment and coordination of care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program with NJ RN license.
• BLS required; ACLS requested, not required.
• 1+ year RN experience; ophthalmology preferred.
• Knowledge of Privacy Practices & Patient Bill of Rights.
• Familiar with pre-operative testing requirements and surgical risks.
• Strong attention to detail and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess the patient’s physical status through observation and interaction.
• Perform patient assessment and evaluation including medical and surgical history.
• Identify educational, psychosocial, and cultural needs.
• Demonstrate ability to interpret diagnostic measures (lab, radiology, EKG).
• Identify patient needs and communicate to the care team.
• Act as patient advocate in coordination of care.
• Maintain knowledge of medications and anesthesia-related drugs.
• Document medication administration and patient care accurately.
• Practice infection control and environmental safety.

Skills

Patient assessment

Pre-operative testing knowledge

Identification of surgical risks

Knowledge of emergency procedures

Infection control

Attention to detail

Education

RN license (NJ)

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

This per diem role is located at the Pavonia Surgery Center, in Union, NJ, which is part of Prism Vision Group.

Compensation Range: $27.98-$58.11/hr (Dependent on Experience)

The Pre/Post Operative Registered Nurse reports to the Director of Nursing and provides skilled nursing care using knowledgeable evaluation and assessment techniques in planning for care and treatment of individual patient needs. The RN utilizes assessment skills, plans for continuity of care, able to individualize patient needs. The RN understands the importance of patient education and offers goal directed nursing care to patients.

Responsibilities

Role & Responsibilities:

• Monitors and assesses the physical status of the patient through personal observation, assessment, and interaction
• Performs patient assessment and evaluation, including pertinent medical and surgical history
• Identifies educational, psychosocial, and cultural needs
• Demonstrates understanding and interpretation of diagnostic measures such as lab tests, radiology exams, and EKG interpretation
• Identifies patient needs and communicates/shares this information to all involved in patient care
• Acts as a patient advocate in the coordination of patient care
• 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
• Provides appropriate and complete pre and post-operative patient assessment, airway management, and patient monitoring
• 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
• Seeks guidance, directions, and assistance where/when needed
• Understands and follows centers policies and procedures
• Maintains confidentiality of all PHI
• Identifies goals for each individual patient and communicates these goals to others involved in the patients care
• Other duties as assigned to include inventory/expiration validation/stocking.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

Education:Graduate of an Accredited Registered Nurse Program, holding current unrestricted State of New Jersey Registered Nurse License. BLS Required (ACLS requested, not required)

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. There is a potential exposure to patients with communicable diseases and/or blood borne pathogens.