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Job ID: 841779
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,037.54
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Surgical Day Care
Location
Gardner, MA | Surgical Day Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions, plans of care, and patient goals in a Surgical Day Care setting
- Perform pre-admission testing, nursing assessments, blood draws, and EKGs for patients undergoing day surgery
- Review pre-operative orders, consult with surgeons and anesthesiologists as needed, and verify completeness of pre-operative charts including consents, H&Ps, and lab results
- Safely administer medications and intravenous therapy; assess and reassess patient pain levels and communicate abnormalities to the appropriate physician prior to surgery
- Provide patient and family education based on identified learning needs and collaboratively prepare patients for discharge incorporating appropriate support systems
- Initiate and document post-operative phone calls to Surgical Day Care patients and ensure thorough, accurate documentation of all interventions and patient responses
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Minimum one year of acute care nursing experience
- Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license required
- Current ACLS and PALS certifications required
- Proficiency in peripheral IV insertion and nursing assessment required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in Surgical Day Care, Pre-Admission Testing, Endoscopy, or Operating Room settings
- IV certification preferred
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a specialized surgical environment with a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team
- Engage in meaningful patient interactions from pre-admission through post-operative follow-up, supporting continuity of care