Procedure Room Registered Nurse

Compass Surgical Partners•Cincinnati, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Eastgate Surgery Center is an ambulatory surgery center located in Cincinnati, Ohio. With four procedure rooms, the center provides high-quality, cost-effective outpatient surgical and procedural care primarily for GI and Endoscopies. Owned and operated in partnership with BSMH and Gastro Health, Eastgate Surgery Center combines advanced technology with compassionate, patient-centered care in a convenient setting. The Procedure Room RN provides comprehensive nursing care within an outpatient endoscopy center, supporting patients throughout the pre-admission testing, pre-procedure, procedure, and recovery processes. This role performs preoperative assessments, ensures patients are medically optimized and prepared for their procedure, assists in the procedure rooms, and supports safe, efficient patient care across the center’s three procedure rooms. The Procedure Room RN collaborates closely with CRNAs, proceduralists, and the clinical team to promote patient safety, provide education, identify potential risks, and ensure a seamless patient experience throughout the endoscopy journey. This position is cross-trained to support multiple clinical areas, including Pre-Admission Testing (PAT), pre-op, PACU, and procedure rooms, providing flexibility and coverage to meet the needs of the center.

Requirements

Active RN license in Ohio
Current BLS and ACLS certification
Associate’s degree or higher in nursing
Strong assessment skills and ability to recognize and communicate changes in patient condition
Excellent communication skills with a focus on patient advocacy and teamwork
Ability to work collaboratively with CRNAs, proceduralists, and multidisciplinary clinical teams
Comfort using EMR systems and Microsoft Windows-based programs
Willingness and ability to cross-train and provide support throughout the outpatient endoscopy center

Nice To Haves

Pre-op, PACU, procedure room, endoscopy, ambulatory surgery center, or critical-care experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform thorough pre-admission and pre-procedure nursing assessments, including medical history review, medication reconciliation, and verification of required testing and documentation
Identify abnormal findings and communicate concerns to CRNAs, proceduralists, and appropriate members of the care team
Ensure all pre-procedure documentation is complete, accurate, and available prior to the patient’s procedure
Provide nursing care and support in the procedure rooms, assisting with safe and efficient endoscopy procedures
Provide patient care throughout the pre-op and PACU phases, including monitoring, recovery, discharge preparation, and patient education
Educate patients and families regarding the endoscopy experience, expectations, preparation, recovery, and discharge instructions
Collaborate with CRNAs, proceduralists, and the clinical team to ensure patient readiness and continuity of care
Maintain patient privacy, dignity, safety, and age-appropriate care throughout the patient experience
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff education, orientation, and ongoing professional development
Demonstrate flexibility by supporting various clinical areas and adjusting workloads based on the needs of the center
Maintain competency across Pre-Admission Testing, pre-op, PACU, and procedure room responsibilities.
Obtain and maintain competency in moderate sedation monitoring and safely monitor patients during applicable procedures.