ASC Nurse - Mays and Schnapp

Resolve Pain Solutions•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Primary Responsibility: Direct and supervise patient care in the clinical area. Assist the ASC Supervisor with patient flow through the area and clinical care of patients in the facility. Assist in obtaining pertinent patient information, i.e., lab and test results, to complete the patient chart. Assisting the MD with direct patient care in the clinical setting, recovery room, and/or OR setting. Scope of Responsibility: Under the direct supervision of the ASC Administrator, responsible for all areas of patient care in the recovery-pre-op setting. Subject to overtime as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Requirements

Skill and proficiency in general patient care with working knowledge of monitoring equipment.
Communicate effectively with other members of the healthcare team.
Demonstrate use of emergency equipment.
Proficient in all facility RN Competencies.
Current state of practice licensure.
Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
Pass the state board of examiners.
Completion of orientation skills checks after 3 months of orientation with a preceptor with successful demonstration of skills in OR and Recovery Room.
The Medical Director must agree with the ASC Administrator on continued employment.
CPR healthcare provider level.
Emergency Equipment usage and preventative maintenance requirements.
Ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and other staff effectively.
Demonstrate operation of computers, copiers, fax machines, and telephones with a paging system.
RN License in good standing.

Nice To Haves

One year of critical care experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise patient care in the clinical area.
Assist the ASC Supervisor with patient flow through the area and clinical care of patients in the facility.
Assist in obtaining pertinent patient information, i.e., lab and test results, to complete the patient chart.
Assist the MD with direct patient care in the clinical setting, recovery room, and/or OR setting.
Monitor all ASC patients, pre-op and post-op.
Demonstrate ability to multitask for up to 4 to 6 patients.
Demonstrate skill level in IV starts, fluid monitoring, and port-a-cath insertion.
Demonstrate working knowledge of sterile and clean techniques.
Have working knowledge of drugs prescribed and used with patient care or demonstrate the ability to use references available.
Show working knowledge of x-ray equipment used for procedures and demonstrate positioning the C-arm for various blocks with the MD’s direction.
Maintain current licensure in the state of practice and remain in good standing with the licensure board.
Demonstrate a caring attitude in direct patient care and contribute to a positive work environment.
Respond appropriately in emergency situations – working knowledge of crash cart, defib, emergency drugs, and CPR.
Assist with QI program and current trend data.
Maintain a clean and professional appearance and work environment.
Demonstrate working knowledge of OSHA regulations and use of PPE with blood-borne pathogens.
Demonstrate professionalism in scheduling patients and dealing with diagnostic centers and other MD offices.
Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Comply with Company's Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, and compliance training program.
Direct supervision of patient care admission and scheduling of patient testing needs.