Anesthesiology, CPR Certification, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, High School Diploma, Inventory Management, Leadership, Marketing, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, People Management, Postanesthesia, Registered Nurse (RN), Treatment Plan, Weight Management
LOCATION
Paramus, New Jersey
POSTED
2 days ago
Overview:
Who we are
Our award-winning Bariatric Practice is based on providing exemplary customer service, while assisting patients to achieve their weight loss goals. With the support of our employees and our team of skilled bariatric surgeons, we use innovative systems to successfully get our patients on the path to improved health. We serve patients in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
How you’ll serve our patients
Every day is an opportunity to grow and provide better outcomes at every level. Whether your interests lie as medical staff, administrative, facilities or marketing, every individual plays an important part in our success and the success of our patients. We are a fast-paced growing practice that is always looking for new talent and great employees to enhance our team.
You will serve patients daily in a multitude of ways:
What is in it for you
Compensation is $52.00 - $54.00 per hour based on experience.
Responsibilities:
Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the pre-operational period
Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel for management of the recovery room
Organizes nursing activities efficiently, considering staff abilities when delegating activities
Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care
Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice
Assists in managing inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the postoperative area
Maintains order and cleanliness of postoperative area
Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate postoperative/postanesthesia period
Assesses and documents the patient’s physical and emotional status upon arrival in the recovery room
Documents postanesthesia care and identity of second person in the recovery room during the patient’s recovery fromanesthesia/sedation according to approved policies and procedures
Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered
Monitors patients and informs surgeon or anesthetist of observed complications
Performs thorough postoperative patient assessment prior to discharge of the patient
Assists in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient in preparation for discharge
Develops a plan of care for the patient based on the assessment data
Reviews postoperative instructions and prescriptions from the surgeon with patient and significant other and documents in the patient’s medical record
Informs patient and family about appropriate care and procedure to follow upon returning home
Determines that patient and significant other understand conditions that require immediate care/method to obtain immediate care
Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and promotes privacy and dignity