Ambulatory Surgery Center RN - Part-time

VANCE THOMPSON VISION CLINIC PROF L•Alexandria, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Vance Thompson Vision is hiring a part-time Ambulatory Surgery Center Registered Nurse to join its team at the Alexandria Surgery Center in Alexandria, Minnesota. The role provides preoperative, perioperative, and recovery care, supports patient education and safety, and coordinates with the surgical care team. The ideal candidate lives out the organization’s core values, manages multiple priorities, prioritizes patient care, and is willing to continue learning and improving their skills.

Requirements

Successfully completed an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program at a university or technical school.
Current, valid RN license in the state of practice.
Previous experience in a hospital and/or surgery center.

Responsibilities

Obtain patients’ medical histories and perform physical assessments.
Initiate individualized patient education plans as prescribed by a physician or practice policy, instruct patients and families, and explain procedures and treatments to promote understanding and cooperation and alleviate apprehension.
Observe patients, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify the physician of patient conditions, reactions to drugs or treatments, and significant incidents.
Measure temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to identify deviations from normal and assess patient condition.
Monitor patient comfort and safety and respond to emergencies according to nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
Prepare patients for anticipated surgery, including obtaining informed consent, completing preoperative assessments, and performing procedures or administering medications required for preparation.
Coordinate a safe and comfortable surgical experience with the circulating nurse, recovery room nurse, anesthesia care provider, and surgeon.
Assess patients and maintain their safety while they recover from anesthetic and surgical medications.
Ensure patients understand their postoperative care requirements.
Collaborate with perioperative nursing staff, anesthesia care providers, and the surgeon.