Perianesthesia Nurse; Registered Nurse
Company: Yale New Haven Health
Location: New London
Posted on: March 3, 2026
|
|
|
Job Description:
Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should
understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and
live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered,
respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as
individuals and professionals, every day. To Provide Any And All
Elements Of Care In The Assessment, Planning, Interventions,
Evaluation Of The Perioperative Patient. The Asc Rn Will
Demonstrate An Energetic, Enthusiastic Patient Centered Approach To
Care That Reaches Beyond The Boundaries Of His/Her Primary Locus Of
Care. The Asc Rn Will Assist In The Overall Functioning Of The Asc
Performing Any And All Duties For Which He/She Is Competent. This
Includes But Is Not Limited To The Responsibilities Of The Rn In
The Practice Setting, As Well As Any Supportive Duties That May Be
Necessary For Efficient, Effective, Productive Patient Care And
Department Flow. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities - 1.
Assesses The Patient's Physical And Psychosocial Condition On An
Ongoing Basis Throughout The Continuum Of Care. - 2. Develops,
Communicates And Documents A Plan Of Care Reflecting Individualized
Patient Problems And Interventions To Achieve Desired Outcomes,
Involving The Patient, Family And Healthcare Team In This Process.
- 3. Implements And Coordinates This Plan Of Care In Collaboration
With The Perioperative Team. - 4. Evaluates The Effectiveness Of
The Plan Of Care, Patient's Response To Care, And Readiness For
Discharge. Revises The Plan Of Care As Needed. - 5. Plans For
Education After Assessing The Individual Learning Needs And
Readiness Of The Patient And Family. Documents Education Provided.
- 6. Provides Preceptorship To New Staff. - 7. Demonstrates Ability
To Organize The Schedule As The Charge Nurse. - 8. Meets
Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource
Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In
Performance Review. - 9. Performs Other Duties As Assigned To
Ensure Effective Operation Of The Asc. - 10. Demonstrates The
Ability To Provide Perioperative Care According To Aorn Standards
And The Policies And Procedures Of The Asc. - 11. Implements
Actions To Maintain A Safe Environment For The Patient To Include
But Not Limited To: - 12. Positioning - 13. ?Time Out? - 14.
Medication Management - 15. Prevention Of Nosocomial Infection -
16. Prepares And Organizes Materials According To Patient Needs And
Surgeons Preferences. - 17. Checks And Maintains Department
Equipment And Supplies Including Autoclave Check, Instrument
Assembly And Decontamination. - 18. Safely Operates All Equipment
According To Manufacturer Specifications. Insures All Necessary
Instrumentation And Equipment Are In Working Order. Follows Through
With Repair/Replacement As Needed. - 19. Implements Case Breakdown
Procedure Insuring Minimal Downtime Between Cases. Assists With
Room Turnovers. - 20. Provides Complete And Accurate O.R. Records.
- 21. Communicates/Documents Patient Status And Care Needs To
Appropriate Team Members. - 22. May Be Crossed Trained Into Other
Rn Roles In The Surgery Center - 23. Demonstrates Competency In
Moderate Sedation. - 24. Develops Skills In Marketing And Promotion
And Represents The Lawrence & Memorial Hospital Ambulatory Surgery
Center As Its Community Emissary. Qualifications EDUCATION Graduate
Of An Accredited School Of Nursing; Bsn Preferred. Proficient In
Use Of Computer Software To Include Electronic Patient Records.
Must Have Ability To Use Internet For Literature Searches Regarding
Care For Patients. EXPERIENCE Two Years Operating Room Experience
Working In A Variety Of Surgical Specialties Performing Both Scrub
And Circulating Duties Required. Ambulatory Surgery Facility
Experience Given Preference. Has Demonstrated Independent Thinking
In Previous Position And Willing To And Capable Of Applying That
Skill In A New Environment. Has Demonstrated Critical Judgment And
Decision Making In Other Situations In The Absence Of Manager.
LICENSURE Valid State Of Connecticut Registered Nurse License
SPECIAL SKILLS Certification In Peri-Operative Nursing Preferred
(Cnor). Bls Required. YNHHS Requisition ID 167618
Keywords: Yale New Haven Health, New England , Perianesthesia Nurse; Registered Nurse, Healthcare , New London, Northeast
