Job Abstract

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Provides total, comprehensive care to patients by applying the nursing process in an organized and systematic manner according to institutional policy in keeping with patient safety principles.

• Completes initial assessment according to policy.
• Interprets and utilizes clinical data in the plan of care.
• Assesses patient for potential risk factors and intervenes to mitigate risk and prevent harm.
• Recognizes and integrates patient special needs and individualizes care.
• Adheres to infection control standards specific to patient care.
• Assumes accountability for managing the delivery of patient care. Promotes safety in all activities.
• Acts as a patient advocate and uphold patient rights.
• Anticipates changes in the patient’s clinical data and adjusts plan of care.

Collaborates with the patient, significant others and ancillary departments to become a multidisciplinary health care team whose goal is to provide care that is continuous and well-coordinated.

• Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjusts priorities based on changing situations.
• Promotes and maintains a safe, clean and orderly environment.
• Plans delivery of care according to patient acuity and staff competencies.
• Attends required amount of monthly staff meetings.

Communicates proactively to the health care team plan of care changes in patient condition, the patient progress, the discharge plan and other relevant information.

• Initiates appropriate nursing measures
• Documents assessment / reassessment, plan, interventions and outcomes.
• Documents post-op, post procedure transfer and discharge assessment.
• Communicates and documents change in patient’s condition to all appropriate individuals.
• Documents medication use and controlled substance.

Demonstrates the ability and competency to respond quickly and efficiently in emergency situations.

• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical emergency preparedness: Malignant hyperthermia, Cardiac arrest, Latex allergy
• Maintains ACLS and code blue competency per policy.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and responds appropriately.
• Reprioritizes and delegates other responsibilities during emergency situations.
• Functions calmly and efficiently.
• Facilitates transition of care to PACU
• Proficient in the use of emergency equipment.
• Checks code cart and emergency equipment according to policy.
• Documents emergency intervention according to policy

Competently manages the care of the surgical patient.

• Follows policy for procedure site verification
• Adheres to universal precautions
• Maintains BLS
• Handles specimens according to policy
• Maintains competency in the role of the Endo nurse
• Maintains competency in the role of Endo technician
• Maintains proficiency with unit specific equipment, trouble shoots and reports malfunctions promptly
• Utilizes down time constructively
• Completes all department specific competencies

Provides equipment and supplies based on patient needs

• Anticipates the required supplies and equipment based on physician’s preferences and patient’s needs.
• Ensures all equipment has been checked by Bio-Med and is functioning safely, i.e. no frayed cords, no alarms
• Operates all equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Removes malfunctioning equipment from the endoscopy suite and informs the equipment specialist.
• Communicates availability of supplies to ensure that they are reordered as necessary.
• Ensures the emergency equipment is available and functioning at all times.

Demonstrates knowledge of nursing responsibilities regarding anesthesia administration.

• Able to describe ASA classification code for patient receiving anesthesia.
• Identifies agents and routes used in administration of anesthesia.
• Identifies risks of all phases of anesthesia and verbalizes nursing actions in response to any complications.

Implements nursing action in transferring the patient according to prescribed plan.

• Identifies patient prior to transporting according to policy.
• Determines appropriate method of transport to the endoscopy suite.
• Re-evaluates transfer methods post-operatively.
• Communicates post-operatively with receiving unit to ensure safe continuity of care.
• Utilizes all safety devices according to policy.

Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique and corrective action if needed.

Performs counts, as applicable.

• Performs counts according to policy and procedure.
• Verbalizes course of action required when counts are incorrect.

Dispenses drugs and solutions according to policy.

• Identifies with endo technician the drug/solution and expiration date prior to dispensing.
• Follows labeling policy.

Qualifications:

Valid active New Jersey State Registered Nursing License required;

Associate’s Degree required, Bachelor’s preferred;

CPR for Health Care Providers required;

The following certifications are preferred:

• PALS or ENPC;
• ACLS;
• CNOR; and/or
• Critical Care certification.

Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required;

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required;

Ability to perform diverse  work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy;

Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills

Successfully completes initial competency verification for clinical area.

Organizational skills

Functional knowledge of the following:

• Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail)
• Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment
• Standard Patient Care & Patient Transport Equipment
• Specific Critical Care Equipment

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families.  Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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