Registered Nurse PACU and Pre-OP - New York Bariatric Group : Job Details

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.

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:

Medical Insurance, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k & 4% Match, Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance, Paid Time Off and Sick Time, 7 Holidays, Career Growth & Development

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

High school graduate or GED certificate recipient

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

RN with active license

CPR certification

Evidence of leadership qualities

Strong ethical and moral character references