CCRM Fertility – Surgery Center Staff Nurse – New York City, NY

Job title: Surgery Center Staff Nurse Company: CCRM Fertility Job description: The Ambulatory Surgery Center Staff Nurse is responsible for providing individualized nursing care to CCRM's surgery patients and patients having embryo transfers. The staff nurse must demonstrate advanced skills and knowledge in the care of surgery patients and infertility patients. He/she reports to the Surgery Center Manager and takes direction from the physicians related to patient care needs. The staff nurse must function independently in the role, and seek assistant from the physicians, manager and team members as needed. Must be well organized, detailed oriented, self-motivated, possess great customer service skills, and excellent communication skills. CCRM is an industry leading pioneer in fertility science, research and advancement, offering access to national network of award-winning physicians, a full suite of fertility services, innovation technology and cutting edge labs. CCRM is currently comprised of eleven locations spanning the U.S. and Canada with growth planned for continued network development on a domestic and international basis. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Complete patient assessment, collection and interpretation of pertinent data relevant to patient's care.
• Documentation of all assessments, interventions, and patient's response.
• Prepare supplies/equipment necessary for the surgical patient, and perform cleaning and sterilization of instruments in the surgical suite.
• Demonstrate knowledge of sterile technique and use of equipment in the OR and PACU environment.
• Provide teaching and ability to answer patient questions, utilizing resources needed and available.
• Communicate patient's condition to MD's and other providers as needed/appropriate.
• Discharge patients to home/temporary housing as condition dictates. Arrange transfer of patient to hospital if continuing medical care needed.
• Promote a positive work environment, be accountable for personal conduct and actively participate in staff meetings and unit problem solving.
• Demonstrate organizational skills that provide efficient patient care and the smooth operation of the unit on a daily basis.
• Detail oriented approach to paperwork, ensuring it is signed, accurate and complete.
• Coordinates chart review prior to procedure to assure all surgery center and IVF laboratory consent forms are complete and signed.
• Inquire with patient if he/she has advanced directives and input the forms into the patient's EMR if forms have been completed.
• Handle emergent situations calmly and efficiently, responding quickly and demonstrating knowledge of emergency procedures and equipment.
• Performs post op call and documents in EMR.
• Assists with QI and research as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Associate Degree, Diploma, and/or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing required
• Current State Registered Nurse license.
• Current BCLS and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum of one year of previous experience related to operating room nursing and/or PACU, and or critical care experience required.
• Laparoscopy experience required for RNs assisting with GYN surgeries.
• Minimum of three years nursing experience in other RN roles.
• Must be organized and possess knowledge and skills in nursing care of the surgery patient.
• Must demonstrate problem solving skills related to nursing care of the surgery patient.
• Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, and be detail oriented.
• Must have excellent customer service skills along with good communication skills.
• Must possess a high level of independent judgment and accuracy.
• Must be able to communicate positively and professionally with all staff members and patients.
• Must have the ability to function independently, and seek assistance from the physicians and team members as needed.
• Demonstrate the ability to be a team player and possess a willingness to perform duties that are assigned or delegated to him/her as well as a willingness to perform duties of other employees as needed.
• Support vision and mission.
• Maintain confidentiality of all work information.
• Demonstrate an ability to function successfully in a team environment.
• Exhibit courteous, compassionate and respectful treatment of internal and external customers. Displays a positive attitude and flexibility in changing situations.
• Participates in identifying problems and suggesting solutions.
• Maintains HIPAA and Confidentiality for all patient and clinic information, HIV confidentiality.
• Understands and asses for domestic violence and child abuse issues and reporting responsibilities. Will report concerns to Medical Director or Practice Administrator.
• Utilizes time efficiently. WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operated in a professional office and clinical setting with daily use of surgical instrumentation and equipment; daily use of chemicals such as Formalin; daily use of medica

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