RN Outpatient Full-time
Hudson Regional Hospital

RN SAME DAY SURGERY

Hudson Regional Hospital Secaucus, NJ 07094, US
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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
  • Some experience preferred


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