About us
East Hills Surgery Center is a company in Greenvale, NY 11548. We are fast-paced, engaging and collaborative.
Our work environment includes:
- Safe work environment
- On-the-job training
- Growth opportunities
East Hills Surgery Center is the first ambulatory surgery center for St. Francis Hospital and Catholic Health Services of Long Island. Our Surgery Center specializes in same day outpatient surgeries. Our specialties include: Orthopedics, Hand surgery, Neurosurgery, Joint Replacement, ENT, Plastic and Reconstructive surgery, General Surgery, and Pain Management. Our surgeons are here to meet the needs of both adult and pediatric members of our community. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Pre-OP/PACU Registered Nurse at East Hills Surgery Center.
In this role, the successful candidate under the direction of the Charge Nurse and DON, plans the delivery of safe, therapeutic, age specific care. Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team to promote wellness and optimizing patient outcomes. Participates in unit/departmental/institutional performance improvement activities that impact patient and service outcomes.
The PACU /Pre-Op Registered Nurse provides individualized, goal directed nursing care through the use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing, in accordance with center policies and procedures
Duties and Responsibilities:
1.Assesses patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients.
2.Evaluates patient’s response and intervenes appropriately for optimal outcome.
3.Demonstrates ability to clearly communicate instructions to patient and family and appropriately answer questions.
4.Appropriately adapts during rapidly changing pace and manages resources as needed to maintain patient flow.
5.Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic problem list (plan of care) for each patient, in collaboration with each patient, family, and significant other in order to address all identified needs.
6.Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
7.Evaluates the identified problems, care provided, and patient’s responses are reassessed in order meet patient and family needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered.
8.Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, in order to ensure quality care.
9.Maintains current knowledge, certification, and licensure. Pursues professional growth and development.
10.Functions as a role model for current and new staff.
11.Demonstrates leadership behaviors in a professional manner.
12.Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel in the provision of care to patients as assigned.
13.Performs selected duties as delegated by the DON or others in authority.
14.Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, center/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
15.Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
16.Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the center, as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.
17.Assumes other duties as assigned.
Pay: From $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
Application Question(s):
- COVID Vaccine (2 injections)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- RN (Required)
- ACLS Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person