Registered Nurse (RN), Outpatient Services
About The Position
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Ambulatory Care Unit team, specializing in the preoperative preparation and postoperative discharge of surgical patients. This role is ideal for a nurse who thrives in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. You'll work with patients undergoing general surgery, orthopedics, cardiac cath lab, gastrointestinal, neurosurgery, ENT, and urology, providing care throughout the perioperative process, from preadmission testing and day-of-surgery prep to Phase II, inpatient transfer and discharge.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Nursing required
- Current RN license in state of practice
- BCLS required
- Critical thinking and decisive judgment
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment
- Proficiency navigating multiple clinical software systems
- Effective English communication (read, write, speak, and understand)
- Ability to complete Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
- ACLS and PALS preferred
- Handle with Care preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
- Administer medications, collect specimens, and perform clinical treatments
- Monitor and document patient condition, communicating changes to the care team
- Assist patients with daily living activities including hygiene, nutrition, and mobility
- Educate patients and families based on age, culture, and condition throughout the surgical experience
- Coordinate patient transfers, discharges, and psychosocial/spiritual support
- Uphold infection control standards and monitor the sterile field
- Participate in Universal Protocol and surgical "time out" safety procedures
- Initiate emergency resuscitative measures per ACLS protocols when necessary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
