Registered Nurses (RN)
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RNs needed to work for state of the art surgery center in Manhattan.Educational/Work Experience:NY Licensed RN with OR/ASC/PACU experienceJob Description:* 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)* Other duties as assigned.If interested, please send your updated resume and cover letter to ...@gramercysurgery.com. Please include all of the requested information when emailing your resume.Gramercy Surgery Center is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified candidates will be considered.