Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY
The Perioperative Nurse is responsible for providing exceptional patient care and family support throughout the three phases of the surgical experience. This position provides the physician members of the healthcare team with the equipment, supplies and support to perform surgical/endoscopic procedures.

This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to team work and cooperation.

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Bachelor\'s in nursing preferred. Current licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey required. BLS required. ACLS required designated by specialty below. Ability to effectively communicate with others and adjust to changes within daily schedule of activities required. Prior Ambulatory Surgery Center experience preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.
Specialty Experience Advanced Certification Required Preferred
Certifications

PreOP PACU 1-3 years critical care experience preferred. ACLS required; PALS required within 6 mos from date of hire or transfer.
*PALS will be required based on ASC pediatric population * ASPAN

• Certified Perianesthesia Ambulatory Nurse (CPAN),
• Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPN),

Endo Minimum 2 years medical/surgical experience required; 1-2 yrs. endoscopy, telemetry and critical care experience required. ACLS required at 6
mos from hire or transfer. * PALS

• SGNA
• Certified Perianesthesia Ambulatory Nurse (CPAN),
• Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPN)

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrates the competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, blood borne pathogens, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, and potential injury. This position works in a busy, noisy environment and has frequent interruptions requiring re-evaluation of priorities. This position requires standing for long periods of time, occasional lifting up to 20 pounds and walking short distances quickly.
The essential functions for this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to department leadership.
The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Location(s)

Cape May Court House

Job Category

Nursing

Hours Per Week

37.50

Weekends Required?

No

Holidays Required?

No

Department

Surgery Center CMCH

John Brooks Recovery Center