Registered Nurse, Per Diem, PreOp/PACU, Ambulatory Surgery Center, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

Job Summary: 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.