Temporary Part-Time Surgical Center Nurse​/RN

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Temporary Basking Ridge, NJ, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $42.00 To $45.00 Annually

IVI RMA North America has a need for a Temporary PT Surgical Center RN for 4 days a week, 2 weekend shifts a month to cover a 3-4 month maternity leave.

Job Purpose:

The Surgical Center Nurse is responsible for all nursing care and activities, ensuring that the highest quality patient care is maintained. This position will train to perform all functions as needed during the pre-operative, surgical and post-operative phases of patient care.

Essential Functions and Accountabilities:

• Provides emotional support to the patient during the pre-operative, operative and post-operative stages.
• Performs all pre-operative and post-operative required activities so that the movement of the surgical procedures are coordinated, ensuring quality patient care.
• Pre-Operative - Completes patient pre-operative assessment and documents according to policy.
• Surgical - Performs all operative activities including checking the room for supplies, assisting the surgical technician setting up cases, anticipating the needs of the surgical team, surgical counts, transport of patient and report hand-off to the recovery team.
• PACU - Receives patient from the operating room with report of pertinent history and procedure (surgery performed, medications, fluids, complications, anesthetic/sedation/reversal agents, emotional status pre-procedure.)
• Assesses the patient on transfer from the post-anesthesia recovery room and documents that assessment.
• Monitors patients for condition changes and report any changes to the physician.
• Reviews the physician’s discharge instructions with the patient and/or the patient’s family and answers any questions the patient or others may have.
• Assists in the readying of the patient for discharge from the Center so that the patient receives continuity of nursing care.
• Follows proper infection control and safety precautions in the performance of all duties.

Academic Training:

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing
• Studies level:
  University Education (Bachelor's Degree)
• Studies area:
  Nursing

• BLS/ACLS – required
• Studies level:
  Certification
• Studies area: BLS/ACLS

Position Requirements /

Experience:

• 2+ years clinical nursing experience - required

Technical

Skills:

• Proficient in nursing assessment and intravenous therapy.
• Proficient in computer programs including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

IVI‑RMA offers a comprehensive benefits package to all employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Options
• Retirement 401K Plan
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Company Paid:
  Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability & AD&D
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program