Dermatology Peri-Operative Registered Nurse - PER DIEM

Advanced Dermatology, PC is searching for an experienced Peri-Operative Registered Nurse to join our Medical Practice on a Per Diem basis.

Duties:

• Verify the patient has followed preoperative instructions and ensures belongings are securely stored or given to their escort.
• Obtain baseline vital signs, pain assessment, and ECG monitoring if needed, and notify relevant staff of abnormal values.
• Review the medical record for H&P, allergies, signed consent, and lab results.
• Validate the patient's procedure and site and take photos for patient’s chart.
• Administer preoperative medications, as ordered by Surgeon.
• Provide post-anesthesia care to patients; monitoring patients' vital signs and assessing their condition after surgery ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Educate patients and their families on post-operative care instructions and discharge.
• Document patient information, including assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Ability to scrub in and/or circulate on surgical cases as needed.
• Maintain supply levels, assist with ordering and check expiration dates.
• Familiarize yourself with the location and usage of all equipment and supplies, especially emergency items, and keep all areas clean and organized.
• Maintain asepsis, infection control, and safety practices to minimize infections.
• Sterilization and processing of surgical instruments and the OR environment.
• Follow all Center policies and procedures.
• Adjust to the director of nursing's schedule, including overtime or time changes.
• Be willing to cross-train and assist in other departments when required.
• Ability to travel to multiple sites as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Current New York License as Registered Nurse
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in acute care, inpatient and/or surgical setting
• Plastic Surgery experience a plus
• Current BLS and ACLS REQUIRED
• Proficient with patient assessment, monitoring, and management of emergency situations
• Knowledge of post-operative care protocols and pain management techniques
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members
• Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.