New You Bariatric Group
Operating Room Registered Nurse
New You Bariatric Group, Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925
Overview:
Who we areOur award-winning Bariatric Practice is based on providing exemplary customer service, while assisting patients to achieve their weight loss goals. With the support of our employees and our team of skilled bariatric surgeons, we use innovative systems to successfully get our patients on the path to improved health. We serve patients in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.How youll serve our patientsEvery day is an opportunity to grow and provide better outcomes at every level. Whether your interests lie as medical staff, administrative, facilities or marketing, every individual plays an important part in our success and the success of our patients. We are a fast-paced growing practice that is always looking for new talent and great employees to enhance our team.You will serve patients daily in a multitude of ways:What is in it for youFree Medical Insurance, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k & 4% Match, Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance, Paid Time Off and Sick Time, 7 Holidays, Career Growth & DevelopmentResponsibilities:Performs in accordance with the facilitys policies and proceduresFollows the facilitys standards for ethical business conductConducts self as a positive role model and team memberRecognizes patients rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job dutiesCommunicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkersInteracts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate mannerPerforms according to established compliance policies and proceduresReports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure noncompliance to the safety officer or other designated personTransports patients to the operating room observing policies/procedures, safety requirements, and patient needsIdentifies the patient and correct surgical intervention according to policy/procedure and communicates such information to all members of the surgical teamReviews patients medical records/needs to plan care with other healthcare team membersProvides comfort and reassurance to patientMaintains patients privacy and dignityExplains intraoperative phase of routine procedures and care to the patientPerforms the circulating nurses role and functions following approved operating room procedures to meet the requirements of scheduled proceduresPrepares operating room according to requirements of patient/procedure to be performedAssembles and provides properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments before start of procedure and positions and adjusts equipment as required during the procedureAnticipates needs of surgical team and assists anesthesia personnel by supporting patient during administration of anesthesiaAssists with the proper and safe positioning of the patient and prepares operative site as directed by established proceduresMonitors compliance with principles of aseptic technique according to accepted standardsAssists with identification and confirmation of operative siteProvides for comfort in the physical environment by monitoring designated parametersProvides continuity of patient care by communicating with other perioperative care personnel and documenting records accordinglyResponds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physicianAccurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders/directionsDocuments patient care records and other forms accurately following policies and proceduresAccurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about patients status
Qualifications:RequiredHigh school graduate or GED certificate recipientGraduate of accredited school of nursingRN with active license in appropriate stateCPR certifiedPreferredACLS certificationASC experience
Who we areOur award-winning Bariatric Practice is based on providing exemplary customer service, while assisting patients to achieve their weight loss goals. With the support of our employees and our team of skilled bariatric surgeons, we use innovative systems to successfully get our patients on the path to improved health. We serve patients in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.How youll serve our patientsEvery day is an opportunity to grow and provide better outcomes at every level. Whether your interests lie as medical staff, administrative, facilities or marketing, every individual plays an important part in our success and the success of our patients. We are a fast-paced growing practice that is always looking for new talent and great employees to enhance our team.You will serve patients daily in a multitude of ways:What is in it for youFree Medical Insurance, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k & 4% Match, Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance, Paid Time Off and Sick Time, 7 Holidays, Career Growth & DevelopmentResponsibilities:Performs in accordance with the facilitys policies and proceduresFollows the facilitys standards for ethical business conductConducts self as a positive role model and team memberRecognizes patients rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job dutiesCommunicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkersInteracts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate mannerPerforms according to established compliance policies and proceduresReports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure noncompliance to the safety officer or other designated personTransports patients to the operating room observing policies/procedures, safety requirements, and patient needsIdentifies the patient and correct surgical intervention according to policy/procedure and communicates such information to all members of the surgical teamReviews patients medical records/needs to plan care with other healthcare team membersProvides comfort and reassurance to patientMaintains patients privacy and dignityExplains intraoperative phase of routine procedures and care to the patientPerforms the circulating nurses role and functions following approved operating room procedures to meet the requirements of scheduled proceduresPrepares operating room according to requirements of patient/procedure to be performedAssembles and provides properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments before start of procedure and positions and adjusts equipment as required during the procedureAnticipates needs of surgical team and assists anesthesia personnel by supporting patient during administration of anesthesiaAssists with the proper and safe positioning of the patient and prepares operative site as directed by established proceduresMonitors compliance with principles of aseptic technique according to accepted standardsAssists with identification and confirmation of operative siteProvides for comfort in the physical environment by monitoring designated parametersProvides continuity of patient care by communicating with other perioperative care personnel and documenting records accordinglyResponds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physicianAccurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders/directionsDocuments patient care records and other forms accurately following policies and proceduresAccurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about patients status
Qualifications:RequiredHigh school graduate or GED certificate recipientGraduate of accredited school of nursingRN with active license in appropriate stateCPR certifiedPreferredACLS certificationASC experience