Registered Nurse Bridgewater, NJ

Job description

Registered Nurse Bridgewater, NJ
2 positions available- Pre-Op and PACU

We are looking for a motivated Registered Nurse to join our medical group in Bridgewater, NJ. We are looking for a Pre-Op and a PACU RN with surgical experience, to assist with care out of our Ambulatory Surgery Center in Bridgewater. The schedule is Per Diem Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 7am-6pm.

About us:
We are a growing multi-facility company with an interdisciplinary health care environment consisting of interventional pain management, occupational therapy, physical therapy, chiropractic, and acupuncture. We are a comprehensive, non-surgical and surgical orthopedic practice dedicated to restoring healthy function and quality of life for our patients. Our values are patient care, collaboration, innovation, honor, and stewardship.

Duties (varies depending on whether Pre-Op or PACU):
• Ascertain that the patient has adhered to all preoperative orders
• Escort and assist the patient onto the recliner/stretcher in the holding area
• Obtain baseline vital signs, SaO2, pain assessment and monitor ECG if indicated. Notify surgeon and anesthesiologist of any abnormal values
• Check chart for Allergies, History and Physical, and Signed consent form for correct procedure
• Start and maintain prescribed intravenous fluids as per IV Therapy, Venipuncture Procedure
• Administer ordered preoperative medications
• Oral report on the patient's condition shall be given to post anesthesia care unit nursing staff by a member of the anesthesia team when the patient is admitted to the post anesthesia care unit
• Continual Evaluation of the patient, condition of dressings/suture line and drainage tubes, catheter and receptacle and maintain an accurate report
• Fluid therapy, location and condition of IV site, securement and amount of solution infusing
• Level of comfort/pain control
• Upon discharge confirm patient has assistance home
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