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PreOpPACU Registered Nurse RN

Manalapan Surgery Center PA, Monmouth Heights at Manalapan, NJ, United States


Benefits

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job Summary
We are seeking a PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse to join our team. In this role, you will primarily be creating and managing a plan of care for individual patients. You are a Registered Nurse (RN) who operates with great attention to detail and a big heart. You take pride in creating personalized care plans for patients and are able to observe and communicate effectively in your patient's best interest. To succeed, you should have demonstrated knowledge and skill in current nursing practices as well as a strong penchant for solving problems.

Responsibilities

Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery

Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and correct

Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure

Initiate IVs and ensure patients are informed about procedure

Assess patients’ post-operative condition

Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress, meeting discharge criteria

Log all findings in patient files

Answer patient questions and ensure patient comfort

Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician

Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies

Qualifications

Currently licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in state of employment

Previous experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred

Excellent interpersonal and client care skills

Valid driver’s license

BLS certification required

Must be able to work weekends

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