Job Summary
Responsible for the delivery of the patient through the process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsible for sedating patients before procedures, administering the necessary medication to patients and keeping the patient informed throughout the duration of the procedure, among other duties. Team members will need to demonstrate empathy and care towards patients, attending to their physical and emotional needs.
Location: 3921 Sheridan Drive, Amherst, NY 14221
Duties and Responsibilities
- Collect, interpret, record and communicate pertinent data and information that is relevant to the patient's care. Utilize data collected to plan and prepare for nursing care.
- Perform assessment of the patient.
- Formulate and implement nursing care plan.
- Conduct post-operative evaluation of the patient's response and outcome.
- Provide direct patient care during procedure to meet patient's physical and psychological needs.
- Continuously evaluate the patient's response to nursing interventions and modify the nursing care plan to achieve the desired outcome.
- Participate in the care and maintenance of endoscopes and other specialized equipment, ensuring an agreed standard of decontamination at all times including accurate records and traceability of all endoscopes and associated equipment.
- Participate in overall department functions including, but not limited to training of new staff, maintaining appropriate statistics, assisting with Quality Assurance projects, education to improve self and others, and attending staff meetings and annual educational in-services as required.
- Perform any other duties assigned.
Requirements and Qualifications
- BS in Nursing with 2-4 years of experience preferred.
- AAS in Nursing with 3-5 years of experience preferred.
- Current NYS RN license in good standing.
- BLS, ACLS & PALS certification.
Physical Demands
- Position requires manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
- Involves standing, sitting, and walking.
- Employee will occasionally be asked to lift and carry items weighing up to 10 pounds; normal visual acuity and hearing are required.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health (with employer contribution), dental, and vision insurance, employer paid base life, and other voluntary benefits*. Time off benefits include paid combined time off (CTO) and seven paid holidays, plus a floating holiday after one year of service. Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with company contribution and profit sharing after one year of service. Qualified team members become eligible to participate in medical benefits on the 1st of the month following date of hire, and retirement benefits after 90 days.
We also provide professional development opportunities, flexible work schedules, wellness incentives, healthy vending options, and relaxed dress code on Fridays. Our community-focused culture encourages participation in local events, fundraisers, and causes chosen by our team. We are committed to providing our employees with the resources they need to thrive both personally and professionally.
*Other voluntary benefits include Voluntary Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, and legal and identity protection and pet insurance
Who We Are
Excelsior Orthopaedics is a multi-specialty orthopedic practice that has been providing comprehensive care since 2002. We have multiple locations throughout the Western New York region and a free-standing ambulatory surgery center, Buffalo Surgery Center. Excelsior Orthopaedics offers a suite of in-house services including general orthopaedic evaluation and treatment, podiatry, physical & occupational therapy, nutrition counseling, sports training, outreach athletic training, orthopaedic express care, imaging, durable medical equipment, and an outpatient total joint program. Buffalo Surgery Center provides surgical and procedural treatments for orthopaedic, pain and spine, podiatry, total joint replacement, and gastrointestinal patients. Our mission is to transform the lives of our patients by restoring function and enhancing quality of life. We are committed to innovative care that is driven by patient needs and supported by the most skilled, experienced team in Western New York.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31.42 - $56.55 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Medical specialties:
- Cardiology
- Critical & Intensive Care
- Emergency Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Medical-Surgical
- Surgery
- Telemetry
Physical setting:
- Ambulatory surgery center
- Outpatient
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Amherst, NY 14221: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person