Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Surgery
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting, using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and older adults. The nurse coordinates patient care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, and directs and guides the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards. The role works with other departments to provide continuity of care and with coworkers to support continuous, quality patient care, efficient patient flow, and unit maintenance and organization. The nurse is accountable to the OR Charge Nurse and Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor.
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained thereafter.
- Minimum of one year of previous perioperative experience or on-the-job training.
- Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
- Current PALS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) certification (AORN).
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Coordinate patient care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
- Direct and guide the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.
- Work with other departments to provide continuity of care.
- Collaborate with coworkers to provide continuous, quality patient care and efficient patient flow, and to maintain unit organization.
- Adhere to regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures.
- Participate in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services.
- Act as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- 401K retirement plan.
- Medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Voluntary benefit options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
