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Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and reassessments, developing, implementing, and evaluating patient-centered plans of care.
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Provide direct patient care in accordance with established standards of care, practice, protocols, and policies.
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Conduct pre-admission testing for Surgical Day Care patients, including performing blood draws and EKGs.
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Coordinate ancillary testing and review pre-operative orders, consulting with surgeons and anesthesiologists to ensure appropriate tests are ordered per guidelines.
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Review test results, identify abnormalities, and communicate critical findings to the surgical team and primary physicians prior to surgery.
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Ensure completeness of preoperative charts, verifying all required documentation such as consent forms, H&P, and lab results.
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Administer medications and intravenous therapy safely and accurately, adhering to physician orders and established protocols.
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Assess and reassess patient pain levels, documenting responses to interventions and notifying physicians as needed.
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Complete medication reconciliation documentation for use by the attending physician.
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Provide thorough, timely, and accurate documentation of all pertinent patient data, interventions, and responses.
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Deliver timely and comprehensive patient reports to other healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care.
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Provide patient and family education based on identified learning needs, readiness, and potential barriers.
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Collaboratively plan and prepare patients and families for discharge, incorporating necessary support systems and resources.
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Appropriately delegate and supervise nursing interventions performed by other team members.
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Prioritize patient care effectively, recognizing the need for emergency intervention and seeking appropriate resources.
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Proactively identify risks to patient safety, contributing to error reduction and appropriate incident reporting.
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Provide emotional support to patients undergoing surgery and initiate post-operative phone calls to Surgical Day Care patients.
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Proficiency in peripheral IV insertion and comprehensive nursing assessment.
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Ability to perform blood draws and EKGs.
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Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills for patient education, team collaboration, and documentation.
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Competence in safe medication administration and IV therapy.
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Adept at pain assessment and management, and medication reconciliation.
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Ability to interpret diagnostic results and communicate findings effectively.
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Strong commitment to patient safety and ethical practice.
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Capacity to provide emotional support and patient-centered care.
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Ability to delegate tasks and supervise other healthcare personnel effectively.
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Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
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Contract Length: 13 weeks
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Start Date: July 13, 2026
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Call Requirements: Not specified.
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Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
