Registered Nurse (RN), Pre-Op/Post-Op - PRN

Southgate Surgery Center•Southgate, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Southgate Surgery Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide pre-operative and post-operative nursing care on a PRN basis. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements, accreditation standards, and the center’s policies and procedures. The position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by the nurse and personnel under their direction, and includes direct patient care and maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment. The role requires availability to work at least two days per week. The center is open Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; shifts vary within those hours, and occasionally may begin earlier or end later as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where the worksite is located.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to assess, prioritize, plan, and implement patient care effectively.
Ability to respond to emergent situations.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other staff.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work within a team, independently, and in a group.
Ability to stay organized and manage time effectively and cost-effectively.
Arrive on time, maintain minimal absences, and observe assigned schedules and hours.
Physical ability to perform the described job functions, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items up to 25 pounds; strong fine motor skills and full use of hands; and required visual and auditory acuity.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
At least one year of nursing experience in surgical, ambulatory surgical center (ASC), Pre/Post-Op, PACU, ICU, Medical Surgical, Telemetry, or Operating Room settings.
Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Knowledge of Amkai Office and Amkai Charts Database software.
Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct patient care in an individual operating room.
Ensure proper techniques and practices are used in accordance with accepted standards of practice.
Comply with HIPAA regulations and maintain knowledge of patient rights.
Perform duties ethically and legally within the scope of the state nursing license.
Supervise other personnel in the room and direct or assist them as necessary.
Immediately report unusual occurrences to charge personnel and document them appropriately in the patient record.
Coordinate, communicate, and maintain continuity of patient care.
Assess, prioritize, plan, and implement patient care effectively.
Maintain accurate and legible medical records.
Participate in continuing education and in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and the Q.A.P.I. program.
Follow physician orders and directions from management.
Participate in developing a healthy work environment.
Assist in training new staff when needed.
Balance team and individual responsibilities and work appropriately with other departments.