Registered Nurse

Job Description

Gramercy Surgery Center is multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center with locations in the Queens and Manhattan area. Our organization is looking for a full-time Registered Nurse, who can ideally perform as a _SCRUB NURSE and/or CIRCULATING NURSE for our Queens Location.

• Job Description (not limited to):Involved in preoperative functions: preparing patient for surgery – verifying patient’s identity and scheduled procedure(s) and assists patient to OR; providing preoperative instructions; ensure proper pre-op clinical documentation is in the patient’s chart; admission assessment; and communicating abnormal values to the Anesthesiologist.Involved in postoperative functions: admits / transfers patients to PACU; closely observe and monitor post-op patients; taking patient’s vital signs; assess condition of patient from admission to discharge and properly documenting on PACU record.Provide post-op instructions to patient prior to discharge from the unit.Perform postoperative calls to patients after surgery, documenting the post-op call and patient’s responses in the patient’s record / chart.Perform pre-operative calls to patients prior to day of surgery.Maintains crash cart’s inventory and maintenance log.Assist Scrub Technicians with opening supplies for cases as well as assisting with surgical preparation.Assist in providing any additional instruments and / or supplies as requested during the operation.Knowledgeable and up-to-date with equipment and supplies, including functionality, location and upkeep.Assist in restocking unit as needed.Maintain a comfortable, orderly, clean safe environment in the Admitting and Recovery areas.Maintaining logs (refrigerator temperatures, crash cart, surgery, narcotics, specimen, etc).Maintain communication between front desk staff and O.R. staff to assure efficient flow of patients.Informed on infection control policies of the surgery center.Report any witnessed violations if following area of infection control: (Hand washing and glove wearing; Needle sticks; Sterilization and/or contamination)

Required education:Associate or higher

Required license or certification(s):Registered Nurse (RN) LicenseACLS and BLS required (PALS - plus)Desired Skills:OR/Scrub/CirculatingActive listening skills and empathy.Knowledge of or experience in pediatric populations.