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Proliance Surgeons•Renton, WA

About The Position

The RN performs pre-surgical nursing assessments and provides patient education before admission to the Ambulatory Surgery Center. The RN assesses and evaluates patient care needs, requests necessary pre-surgical clearances and diagnostics, and communicates the patient's plan of care to the ASC. The role works with the healthcare team to support patients throughout their surgical experience and may perform charge nurse responsibilities when staffing demands or requests require it.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current State licensure.
Current CPR, ACLS, and BLS accreditation.
Problem-solving skills.
Skill in using a computer.
Knowledge of applicable specialties.
Outpatient clinical organizational ability.
Ability to remain objective and personally separate oneself from given situations.
Ability to exhibit cooperation and flexibility and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physicians, and staff.
Ability to multitask.
Skill in organizing and reporting accurate and complete information.
Understanding of and consistent respect for confidentiality and HIPAA.
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staff.
Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Consistency and timeliness in attendance.

Nice To Haves

Two years of OR, Intensive Care, or Emergency Room experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Work with all members of the healthcare team to provide optimal patient care throughout the surgical experience.
Maintain a friendly, positive, and caring attitude with patients, physicians, and staff.
Assist with patient education during all phases of the patient's experience at the Center.
Help ensure that the proper supplies, instruments, and equipment are available for procedures.
Help ensure equipment is functioning properly.
Monitor supply use and assist with inventory control by properly counting supplies and time used.
Document the care provided to patients appropriately.
Complete continuing education to meet State requirements and remain current with healthcare changes.
Display professionalism at work and in the community as a representative of the Center.
Take an active role on department committees.
Identify actual and potential risks to patients and others, and take action to minimize or eliminate risks and maximize safety.
Perform charge nurse responsibilities as staffing demands and as requested.
Perform pre-surgical nursing assessments and provide patient education prior to admission.
Assess and evaluate patient care needs, request necessary pre-surgical clearances and diagnostics, and communicate the patient's plan of care to the ASC.