RN-Ambulatory Surgery

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Kingston (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network in Kingston, OK is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide safe, patient-centered care on the med/surg unit. The RN will assess and monitor patients, document in the electronic medical record, obtain informed consent, and support patient education.

Candidates must hold a New York State RN license and possess BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Prior med/surg experience is desirable and a strong clinical foundation is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with NY RN license.
• Experience in med/surg desirable, with basic nursing theory and practice knowledge.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required.

Responsibilities

• Applies the nursing process to perform initial and ongoing assessment of patients.
• Recognizes importance of informed consent.
• Follow policies and standards to assess, monitor and recover patients undergoing conscious sedation.
• Follows policies and standards to assess and recover patients during Phase II recovery.
• Evaluates patients learning needs related to procedures and provides education throughout patient stay and upon discharge.
• Accurately documents in the patient record utilizing appropriate documentation in electronic medical record.
• Use proper tools to accurately charge patients.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing process

Assessment & monitoring

Documentation

Education

RN license (NY)

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for providing a safe and comfortable experience for the patient and the patient’s support systems. As an accountable professional, the Registered Nurse exercises autonomy (the right to undertake a specified action), authority (the power to implement action), and control (the ability to enforce the action in an ongoing and consistent manner) in order to ensure these excellent patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Applies the nursing process to perform initial and ongoing assessment of patients.
• Recognizes importance of informed consent.
• Follow policies and standards to assess, monitor and recover patients undergoing conscious sedation.
• Follows policies and standards to assess and recover patients during Phase II recovery.
• Evaluates patients learning needs related to procedures and provides education throughout patient stay and upon discharge.
• Accurately documents in the patient record utilizing appropriate documentation in electronic medical record.
• Use proper tools to accurately charge patients.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, currently licensed in the State of New York.

Experience

• Basic knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
• Demonstrates sound clinical skills; knowledge of objectives and standards of practice, positive communication skills.
• Minimum of 2 years of med/surg experience desirable.

Training/License

• Knowledge of appropriate technology and practice standards for area of responsibility.
• New York State Registered Nurse license required.

Other

• BLS, ACLS, & PALS required.pecific Contacts