Registered Nurse - PACU - Ambulatory Surgery Center

* Demonstrates knowledge and the skill understanding and using the Center’s computer system for documentation, charging list reports and inventory. Participates in training classes as needed.
* Maintains confidentiality of all information in the medical record and assigned computer codes.
* Maintains current knowledge of ambulatory postanesthesia / peri-operative nursing practice. Utilizes opportunities for professional growth by attending continuing education programs.
* Attends seminars and meetings relevant to PACU / Ambulatory Surgery as requested by the Center.
* Becomes involved with research, new equipment, procedures for the Center.
* Maintains and ensures dress code and decorum. Prominently wears name identification badge    at all times. Introduces self to patients and patient family members.
* Promotes good image of Center to patients, physicians, vendors and community.
* Demonstrates professional behavior by being technically competent, skilled and responsive to the Center's customers in a compassionate, efficient and effective manner.
* Maintains competencies identified by the Center including but not limited to mandatory education, equipment and skill competency review lists, BLS, ACLS, and PALS as required by patient population.
* Makes self-knowledgeable as to the contents of the Center's Policy and Procedure Manual.
* Recovers patients per Recovery Phase I and II policy.
* Demonstrates knowledge of anesthesia agents.
* Interprets dysrhythmias, documents, and intervenes appropriately.
* Keeps family/significant others informed of patient progress.
* Demonstrates knowledge of surgical emergency preparedness, Malignant hypothermia. Cardiac Arrest, Latex Allergy.
* Maintains BCLS and code blue competency per policy.
* Recognizes changes in patient condition and responds appropriately.
* Reprioritizes and delegates other responsibilities during emergency situations.
* Functions calmly and efficiently.
* Proficient in the use of emergency equipment.
* Checks code cart and emergency equipment according to policy.
* Documents emergency intervention according to policy.
* Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
* Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
* Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
* Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
* Dexterity of hands and fingers.
* Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching
* Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).
* Associates degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
* New Jersey State Nursing License required.  BLS and ACLS required.  PALS preferred.
* 2-4 years experience required.  5+ years preferred.
* Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required.
* Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required.
* Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy required.
* Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills required.
* Must be able maintain annual competencies.
* Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.
* Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.

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