Experienced Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Procedures Unit

• Performs in-depth, systematic assessment of all surgery patients who are to be seen before surgery.
• Formulates and collaborates plan of care and identifies expected patient outcomes.
• Completes Admission Data Base, Preanesthesia Checklist and those forms specific to procedures.
• Initiates patient teaching and clinical pathways regarding surgery and/or procedures.
• Works collaboratively with Care Management.
• Implements, evaluates and documents patient care.
• Ensures that appropriate lab test results are obtained prior to surgery; reports abnormal to anesthesiologist and/or surgeon.
• Functions as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers.

• One year medical/surgical experience preferred.
• Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the State of Pennsylvania or New Jersey (Warren Campus).
• Evidence of successful completion of BLS.
• Some campuses may have cross-functioning requirements.

Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and implementation within surgical settings, ensuring compliance with preoperative protocols and effective communication with healthcare teams.

• Registered Nurse License
• BLS Certification
• Patient Assessment
• Care Plan Collaboration
• Surgical Patient Management

• Patient Assessment
• Care Planning
• Clinical Pathways
• Documentation
• Lab Test Evaluation

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Role Modeling
• Guidance

• BLS Certification

• Medical/Surgical Experience
• Patient Outcomes
• Care Management

• Preanesthesia Checklist
• Admission Data Base