Per Diem Registered Nurse - PACU - Summit Health - Summit Medical Group : Job Details

Westmed is currently recruiting for a Per Diem Registered Nurse for PACU at the Rye, New York site. The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients and their families following the nursing process, established standards and practices. Assist physicians and other team members in coordinating patient care. Functions as a resource for support staff (LPNs and Medical Assistants) Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities: OFFICE VISITS: Assesses and monitors changes in the physical and psycho/social needs of patients utilizing the nursing process Educates and counsels patient and/or caregiver with provisions for follow-up Prepares the patient for and assists in complex procedures and treatments Administers and documents all medications including IV therapy accurately CHARTING: Patient charting is entered into the EMR accurately and in a timely manner Provides clinical direction to the support staff (LPNs, Medical Assistants) MISCELLANEOUS: Responds...Registered Nurse, Medical Assistant, Registered, Nurse, Support Staff, Per Diem, Healthcare