RN SAME DAY SURGERY

Hudson Regional Hospital; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Regional Hospital in Secaucus, NJ is seeking an experienced RN for the Same Day Surgery unit. The role provides pre- and post-procedure care, manages admissions, stabilizes during emergencies, and delivers patient education and discharge planning.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license in NJ or another approved state, with BLS certification; BSN is preferred. Strong communication, organization, and OR familiarity are essential to ensure safe, efficient perioperative care.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in NJ or another approved state.
• BLS - AHA approved.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to patients before and after surgical procedures.
• Admits patients in a timely manner.
• Responds to emergencies during the patient’s stay.
• Delivers discharge instructions and patient teaching.

Skills

Effective communication

Critical thinking

OR equipment familiarity

Strong organizational skills

Education

RN license NJ/other state

BSN preferred

Tools

OR equipment familiarity

Job description

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RN SAME DAY SURGERY

Full Time - HPAE RN HPAE RN Secaucus, NJ, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3757

Position Summary

Provides care to patients before and after surgical procedures.

Job Duties

• Obtains pertinent information on initial phone interview
• Reviews pertinent chart data and assesses patient on admission. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the scheduled procedure
• Utilizes information obtained to modify planned care and notifies appropriate departments of pertinent information (i.e. potential latex allergy, MRSA, etc.)
• Admits patients in a timely manner, prioritizing admission based on actual times
• Responds appropriately to any unanticipated or emergency situation that could arise during the patient's stay
• Provides concise discharge instructions and patient teaching including follow-up referrals
• Completes follow up phone calls in a timely manner
• Performs Glucometer testing
• Medication administration which includes critical meds plus evaluating response
• Reports critical Lab, Radiology, EKG + ABG values to MD according to policy
• Competent in all anesthesia procedures.
• Assists with bedside interventional procedures.
• Adapts to varied age specific patient populations, eg, infant, toddler, adult, etc.
• Performs IV placing and removal.Directly accountable for preventing hospital acquired infections related to hand-hygiene performance of self and staff.
• Performs venipuncture, IV infusion therapy, phlebotomy.
• Completes all required annual competencies.
• Precepts new nurses as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

Qualifications and Skills

• Effective communication and critical thinking skills
• Familiarity with medical equipment used in an OR
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Education, Experience and Certification/Licensure Requirements

• BLS - AHA approved
• Active RN license in NJ or approved state, BSN preferred