Registered Nurse (RN) Staff - BH Harrison Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
About The Position
The Pre-/Post-Operative Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care to assigned patients in the perioperative unit and provides leadership within the nursing team. The role requires advanced knowledge and clinical skills in surgical nursing to coordinate perioperative care, advocate for patients, and support quality-focused, cost-effective care outcomes. The nurse uses theory, research, and specialized knowledge to plan surgical patient care, collaborates to enhance care quality, interprets and communicates research findings, and participates in continuous learning and quality improvement. The nurse is accountable for patient care and for determining which nursing tasks can be safely delegated to licensed and unlicensed personnel, adheres to nursing-care standards, promotes teamwork, and supports the hospital’s vision, mission, values, and standards.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current Arkansas or Compact State RN license in good standing.
- BLS certification required.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, solve problems, and make decisions.
- Ability to respond quickly in emergencies, including CPR and obtaining equipment.
- Ability to handle critical and highly stressful situations efficiently and calmly.
- Keen hearing and visual acuity to respond to changing patient situations and equipment alarms.
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred.
- One year of acute care or surgery experience preferred.
- ACLS within the first year of employment.
- PALS preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to assigned patients in the perioperative unit.
- Coordinate patient care within perioperative services.
- Act as a patient advocate, role model, and leader.
- Plan care for surgical patients using theory, research, and specialized knowledge.
- Collaborate with others to enhance quality of care.
- Interpret, evaluate, and communicate research findings.
- Participate in continuous learning and quality improvement activities.
- Determine which nursing tasks can be safely delegated to licensed and unlicensed personnel.
- Adhere to nursing-care standards and promote teamwork among coworkers.
- Support the hospital’s vision, mission, values, and standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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