Outpatient Surgical RN in Flemington, New Jersey at Hunterdon Health Care System

Outpatient Surgical RN

Position Summary

Assumes responsibility for providing patient care assisting with procedures such as skin biopsies, skin cancer excision surgeries, Mohs staged surgical procedures and simple to complex reconstructive closures. Maintain accurate records during each stage of the Mohs surgical process. Provides proper wound care and bandaging and is able to identify risks for each surgical patient. Provides pre-operative and post-operative instructions/care for surgical patients.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Monitors and assesses the physical status of the surgical patient. Assesses and responds to the individual, psychosocial and spiritual needs of the patient. Acts as patient advocate in coordination of patient care. Provides pre-op and post-op instructions/care for surgical patients.

2. Utilizes professional nursing judgment and takes action to implement positive outcome.

3. Knowledgeable regarding patient medications, medications utilized with in the facility, anesthesia medication and/or herbal therapies and associated risks.

4. Follows infection prevention standard practices to reduce healthcare acquired infections.

5. Appropriate medical record documentation. Reports and documents accurately and efficiently. Maintains confidentiality of patients and communications/documents.

6. Knowledgeable regarding all equipment uses/cleaning, familiarity with supplies, location, medication management system, and emergency procedures.

7. Appropriate wound care and bandaging post-surgery.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

Nursing diploma

Preferred:

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

None

Preferred:

1 year

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

Graduate from an accredited nursing school, current New Jersey RN License, CPR certified.

Preferred:

none

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

Good communication skills, excellent skills. Shows initiative and possesses good problem solving skills. Telephone etiquette, detail and multitasking oriented.

Preferred:

None

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).