Dermatology Peri-Operative Registered Nurse - PER DIEM Job at Advanced Dermatology, Albertson, NY

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  • Advanced Dermatology
  • Albertson, NY

Job Description

Advanced Dermatology, PC is searching for an experienced Peri-Operative Registered Nurse to join our Medical Practice on a Per Diem basis.

Duties:

• Verify the patient has followed preoperative instructions and ensures belongings are securely stored or given to their escort.

• Obtain baseline vital signs, pain assessment, and ECG monitoring if needed, and notify relevant staff of abnormal values.

• Review the medical record for H&P, allergies, signed consent, and lab results.

• Validate the patient's procedure and site and take photos for patient's chart.

• Administer preoperative medications, as ordered by Surgeon.

• Provide post-anesthesia care to patients; monitoring patients' vital signs and assessing their condition after surgery ensuring their comfort and safety.

• Educate patients and their families on post-operative care instructions and discharge.

• Document patient information, including assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

• Ability to scrub in and/or circulate on surgical cases as needed.

• Maintain supply levels, assist with ordering and check expiration dates.

• Familiarize yourself with the location and usage of all equipment and supplies, especially emergency items, and keep all areas clean and organized.

• Maintain asepsis, infection control, and safety practices to minimize infections.

• Sterilization and processing of surgical instruments and the OR environment.

• Follow all Center policies and procedures.

• Adjust to the director of nursing's schedule, including overtime or time changes.

• Be willing to cross-train and assist in other departments when required.

• Ability to travel to multiple sites as required.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Skills:

• Current New York License as Registered Nurse

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in acute care, inpatient and/or surgical setting

• Plastic Surgery experience a plus

• Current BLS and ACLS REQUIRED

• Proficient with patient assessment, monitoring, and management of emergency situations

• Knowledge of post-operative care protocols and pain management techniques

• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members

*Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Job Tags

Daily paid,

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