The RN assists in providing nursing care to patients in an Ambulatory Surgical Center, assuming total responsibility for pediatric patient care according to physician orders and center policies. Key duties involve patient assessment, preparation for surgery, physiological monitoring during procedures, and administering prescribed medications and treatments.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing and hold a current state RN License, along with required CPR certification (PALS is required, but ACLS is accepted for the first 90 days). A minimum of one year of experience in pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative surgical patient care is mandatory.
Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in an Ambulatory Surgical Center setting. Assumes total responsibility for pediatric patient care in accordance with physician's orders and centers policies.
Demonstrates ability to assess patient status on admission to the preop area, the operating room and/or the PACU area and on a continuing basis.
Utilizes the nursing process for patient assessment, problem identification, and any interventions.
Prepares patients for surgical procedures.
Physiologically monitors patients during procedures as required.
Administers and documents medications, solutions and treatments as prescribed.
Assists physicians with examinations, procedures or other patient care activities.
Monitors and controls the environment.
Provides equipment and supplies in a cost-effective manner based on patient’s needs.
Provides timely, accurate and complete documentation.
Respects patient’s rights
Participates in patient/family teaching based on the developmental age of patient.
Performs actions that demonstrate accountability.
Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in various programs, in-services, workshops and meetings.
Maintains competencies to function in the RN role within specific area. (Ex. Preop, OR, and Pacu).
Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills which promote a positive environment, teamwork and loyalty to the organization.
Maintains a collegial relationship with physicians to ensure quality patient care.
In accordance with the ambulatory surgery center philosophy, presents behaviors and actions which create a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, vendors and Surgery Center staff.
Demonstrates behaviors and actions which support the mission, goals and operations of the Surgery Center that also contribute to continuous service improvement.
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Health savings account
Exhibits flexibility, adapting readily to changes in the work environment and/or work schedule.
Maintains a positive attitude, even during periods of stress and challenge.
Maintains positive attendance and communicate in advance any absences from work.
Requirements
Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing; current state RN License.
CPR required.
PALS required. Will accept ACLS for first 90 days.
Minimum one year in pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative surgical patient care.
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
Life Insurance
PTO
401(k) retirement plan with a company match
And more!
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
