Registered Nurse (Scrub/Circulating)Location: Manhattan, New YorkPosition Type: Full-TimeJob Overview:We are actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join the team. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Scrub Nurse and/or Circulating Nurse. This role provides an opportunity to be part of a patient-focused environment and deliver high-quality perioperative and postoperative care.Key Responsibilities:
- Perform preoperative tasks, including patient preparation, verifying identity and procedures, providing instructions, and assisting patients to the OR.
- Ensure proper pre-op documentation and conduct admission assessments, reporting any abnormal findings to the Anesthesiologist.
- Admit and transfer patients to PACU, monitor post-op patients, take vital signs, and assess patient condition from admission to discharge, ensuring thorough documentation.
- Provide post-op instructions to patients and perform follow-up calls, documenting responses in patient records.
- Conduct pre-operative calls to patients before the day of surgery.
- Maintain crash cart inventory and complete maintenance logs.
- Assist scrub technicians with case preparations and supply management.
- Support OR operations by providing additional instruments and supplies as needed.
- Stay knowledgeable and up-to-date on the functionality and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
- Restock units as needed and maintain a clean, safe environment in the admitting and recovery areas.
- Maintain required logs (e.g., refrigerator temperatures, crash cart, surgery, narcotics, specimen).
- Facilitate communication between the front desk and OR staff for efficient patient flow.
- Adhere to and report any violations of infection control policies, including hand hygiene, glove usage, needle stick prevention, and sterilization practices.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree or higher in Nursing.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) License.
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications (PALS certification is a plus).
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary: starting at $50/ hr, based on experience and qualifications
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
- Commuter benefits.
Apply Today:If you are a motivated Registered Nurse ready to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team, we encourage you to apply now!