Registered Nurse - Per Diem
OMNI OPHTHALMIC MANAGEME NT·West Orange, New Jersey
About the role
Provide comprehensive pre and post-operative care for patients in a multi-specialty ophthalmology group. Responsibilities include patient assessment, administering treatments, and supporting the surgical team to ensure patient safety.
Description Join Our Surgical Team as a Dedicated Pre/Post-Op Registered Nurse (RN)!
Our established multi-specialty Ophthalmology group is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to provide exceptional pre and post-operative care.
You'll play a crucial role in ensuring patient safety and comfort, utilizing your expertise to monitor and respond to their needs throughout the surgical process.
Your Impact: Comprehensive Pre-Op Care: Admit patients, conduct thorough assessments, and prepare them for surgery.
Post-Operative Monitoring & Care: Receive patients from surgery, evaluate their needs, and provide attentive post-operative care.
Accurate Patient Assessment & Documentation: Monitor and document patient status, ensuring clear and concise records.
Treatment Administration & Order Fulfillment: Carry out prescribed treatments and physician orders with precision.
Patient Education & Follow-Up: Provide clear post-operative instructions and conduct follow-up phone calls.
OR Log Maintenance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date operating room logs.
Sterile Environment Maintenance: monitor the sterile field.
Surgical Team Support: Assist anesthesia, scrub, and medical personnel to ensure smooth operations.
Equipment & Supply Management: Prepare and check OR equipment, supplies, and medications.
What You'll Bring/Requirements
- 4-year degree from an accredited school of nursing. Current RN license in the state of Connecticut. Strong understanding of ophthalmic operative procedures and post-operative care. Comprehensive knowledge of pre-operative nursing care in an ambulatory surgery setting. Understanding of medical pathophysiology and potential surgical complications. Up-to-date knowledge of pharmaceuticals and anesthetic agents. Proficiency in fluid and electrolyte balance management. Expertise in patient assessment, intravenous therapy, CPR, and artificial ventilation. Ability to work in a sterile environment.
