About us
The Surgery Center of Central New Jersey is a well-established Ambulatory Surgery Center in North Brunswick, NJ, specializing in ophthalmologic surgery. We are AAAHC accredited, reflecting our commitment to the highest standards of patient safety, quality, and compliance. Our center features two operating rooms and a supportive, team-focused environment. With consistent weekday hours and no nights, weekends, or major holidays, we offer stability, work-life balance, and a rewarding place to grow your career. Scrubs are provided for all staff.
Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented, and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team as a Pre-Admission Chart Nurse. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive pre-admission assessments, reviewing and validating clinical documentation, and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of patient information prior to admission. You will play a critical role in promoting patient safety, supporting quality outcomes, and ensuring compliance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) standards. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, patients, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to facilitate a seamless admission process.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Review patient data for completeness and accuracy
- Verify patient demographics, medical history, allergies, current medications, and insurance information.
- Ensure all required physician orders, informed consents, and pre-admission documentation are completed.
- Review laboratory results, diagnostic tests, imaging reports, and electrocardiograms (ECGs) to confirm availability and completeness.
- Identify missing, incomplete, or inconsistent documentation and coordinate with physicians' office and clinical staff to obtain the required information.
- Contact patients to complete pre-admission assessments and verify health history as needed.
- Assess patients for readiness for admission or scheduled procedures using established clinical guidelines.
- Communicate abnormal findings or potential concerns to physicians, anesthesia providers, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Provide patients with pre-admission instructions, including medication, fasting, and procedural guidelines when appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and protect health information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Participate in quality assurance, infection prevention, and safety initiatives within the ASC
- Current LPN license in New Jersey (required)
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (required)
- Strong organizational, critical thinking, and assessment skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Compassionate, patient-focused approach to careBenefits
- Health and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Supportive, collaborative work environment
- Job Type: Full-time
- Schedule: 5 days per week, 40 hours
- Specialty: Ophthalmology (Outpatient Surgery)
- Location: Onsite in North Brunswick, NJ
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- New Jersey Nursing License? (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- North Brunswick, NJ 08902 (Required)
Work Location: In person
