Our Manhattan Office-Based Surgery Practice located on 17th street (b/w 5th and 6th Avenue) is looking for a personable, competent, and hardworking individual to apply for a position as a Perioperative Nurse/Physician Liaison. The position requires an individual who can work cooperatively with staff and physicians to perform a variety of tasks. Major responsibilities will be in the Preoperative and Postoperative areas and collaboration with physicians with regard to patient triage and medication management. An ideal candidate must be positive and energetic, a strong team player, an excellent communicator, able to prioritize multiple tasks. Our goal is a to provide excellent patient care in a warm and collaborative environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performing perioperative assessment when patients arrive for procedures

• Performing postoperative assessment and management after anesthesia in PACU

• Delivering of office infusions

• Communicate with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care

• Collaboration with physicians with regard to patient triage

• Collaboration with physicians with regard to medication management

• Provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 1-year experience in nursing

• Ability to build rapport with patients

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

COMPENSATION:

• Competitive Salary depending on experience

• Health benefits

• PTO

• 401K

Requirements:

Valid NYS license

Associate degree in Nursing or Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Bachelor's preferred

ACLS Certification/BLS Certification

• 1 year nursing experience required