Registered Nurse, Full Time, Days, Pre-op/PACU, Atlantic Health Morristown Ambulatory Surgery Center

PREOP/PHASE 2

Prepare patients for surgery by assessing hemodynamics, consents, history,

labs, meds, and NPO status; communicate promptly w ith physicians and OR

team to prevent delays. Provide emotional support and education to patients

and families. Postoperatively, assess readiness for discharge, transition

patients home or to rehab facilities, and deliver clear discharge instructions

using critical thinking and decision-making skills.

PACU:  Responsible for working with other healthcare professionals to help treat

patients undergoing ambulatory surgery and other procedures including but

not limited to; Colonoscopies, Ortho sports and minor trauma, Ortho hand,

GYN, Laparoscopic, Plastics, Urology, General, Rectal, Podiatry, Pediatrics.

Monitors and recovers patients, administers medications, keeps records, consults  with

healthcare providers, educates patients and more. 

Job responsibilities:

PACU RN:

Demonstrates competent clinical skills and performs thorough patient

assessments to ensure quality outcomes per ASPAN/AH/Facility policies and

procedures.

Provides direct patient care supporting the delivery model and team concept for

all patient populations.

Analyzes clinical situations critically, makes sound decisions, and escalates

concerns appropriately.

Maintains complete and accurate documentation according to facility standards

and policies.

Assumes responsibility for documenting nursing process components and

patient progress toward outcomes, including discharge planning.

Consistently records patient responses to medications, treatments, and

interventions in the medical record.

Demonstrates professional practice, leadership, and critical thinking skills.

Prioritizes, multitasks, and problem-solves to meet changing patient and unit

needs.

Functions as a team leader, mentor, and preceptor; provides support and

guidance to staff.

Participates in cost containment through efficient use of supplies and resources.

Maintains a safe environment for patients, staff, and self.

Practices safe transfer techniques, proper body mechanics, and standard

precautions.

Demonstrates knowledge of hospital policies and ASPAN standards of practice.

Promotes patient satisfaction through courteous, compassionate, and timely

interactions.

Respects patient rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality in accordance

with HIPAA.

Fosters a positive and healing environment consistent with organizational

values.

Serves as Charge RN at times to ensure optimal use of surgical schedules and

daily OR operations.

Identifies and resolves scheduling conflicts; facilitates bay turnaround and

patient flow.

Demonstrates leadership, organization, and calm decision-making under

pressure.

Promotes effective communication between physicians, nursing staff, and the

care team.

Identifies personal knowledge and skill gaps; seeks ongoing education and

training.

Participates in meetings, reads communications to stay informed, and engages

in committees.

Contributes feedback to support continuous unit and hospital improvement.

Participates in annual evaluations by submitting accomplishments and

establishing future goals.

Utilizes clinical software effectively and demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft

Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Performs additional assignments as needed to meet departmental and

organizational needs.

Pre-op/Phase 2

Demonstrates competent clinical skills and performs thorough patient assessments to

ensure quality outcomes per ASPAN/AH/Facility policies and procedures.

Provides direct patient care supporting the delivery model and team concept for all

patient populations.

Analyzes clinical situations critically, makes sound d