Registered Nurse Surgery Center

Fresenius Medical Care•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care before, during, and after procedures at a surgery center, under the direction of the Facility Manager, Director of Nursing, and/or Charge Registered Nurse. The role supports the organization’s mission, values, compliance requirements, and patient-care quality standards. The nurse assesses and monitors patients, administers physician-ordered medications and moderate IV sedation, assists physicians during procedures, and helps ensure safe, accurate care from admission through discharge. The position also supports continuous quality improvement, regulatory and accreditation compliance, accurate medical records, facility safety, and efficient management of medications, equipment, and supplies. It requires coordination with physicians and facility staff, participation in meetings and training, and adherence to applicable organizational and legal requirements. The role is full time at a Denver, Colorado surgery center, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current appropriate state licensure as a registered nurse.
Current ACLS certification; BLS and ACLS course certifications are required.
Proficiency in computer use and related software, such as Microsoft Office.
Proficiency in IV insertion.
Proficiency in cardiac rhythm recognition.
Experience with medical database software.
Ability to perform direct patient care involving frequent prolonged standing and bending, and regular heavy lifting or moving of patients and assistance with ambulation; with assistance, may need to move patients and equipment weighing up to 200 pounds.
Ability to work in a healthcare facility environment and potentially encounter infectious or contagious materials and radiation, and wear protective gear in procedure rooms for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree desirable; bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
Four to six years of related experience preferred.
Experience in an office-based surgical center, ambulatory surgical center, vascular access, cardiac cath lab, or a combination of ASC, surgical, interventional radiology, ICU/CCU, or emergency department settings preferred.

Responsibilities

Support organization quality standards, regulatory and accrediting requirements, continuous quality improvement activities, and facility-specific quality plans.
Provide high-quality patient care and follow organization policies and procedures.
Address adverse events and action thresholds in collaboration with facility management.
Maintain the integrity of medical records and administrative and operational records; complete accurate patient documentation from admission through discharge.
Comply with data collection, auditing, and facility safety requirements.
Obtain medical histories, discuss procedures, answer questions, and perform nursing assessments on procedure day.
Educate patients and families about post-procedure care of vascular access.
Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures, including for complications or reactions related to moderate sedation and contrast media.
Address patient concerns and communicate patient-related issues to facility management as needed.
Confirm that written orders, consents, and laboratory work are completed and documented; prepare lab requisitions, deliver them to appropriate laboratories, and report and forward results to physicians.
Maintain competency in emergency procedures and initiate CPR and other emergency measures as needed.
Administer medications and IV moderate sedation according to physician orders and applicable regulations.
Assist physicians during procedures as a scrub technologist when needed, maintaining sterile technique.
Assist with patient workflow, including transporting patients as needed.
Perform point-of-care laboratory testing and IV insertion as ordered.
Perform additional physician-designated tasks in compliance with state regulations.
Communicate regularly and effectively with physicians; attend and participate in CQI meetings and report on assigned topics.
Assist facility management in verifying necessary instruments and equipment, when needed.
Assist physicians with required adverse-event reporting to the state and internally.
Safely operate patient monitors, defibrillators, medical recording devices, sterilizers, computers, and other facility equipment.
Inspect facility equipment and operating systems, report malfunctions and maintenance needs, and help maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.
Address blood spills according to organization bloodborne-pathogen policies.
Support efficient use and inventory of medications, laboratory resources, supplies, and equipment.
Assist with policy and procedure development or revision and other continuous process improvement activities.
Assist with CQI reports and meetings, medication inventory and documentation, supply ordering and restocking, and crash-cart stocking.
Perform regular chart audits and complete medical records before patient discharge.
Participate in regulatory and accreditation surveys and related action plans as needed.
Complete required records for implanted devices accurately and on time.
Participate in staff meetings, training, and orientation as assigned.
Comply with HIPAA policies and standards for patient information and medical records.
Assist with projects assigned by the direct supervisor and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus opportunities
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Prescription coverage
Vision insurance
Paid maternity and paternity leave
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Short-term disability
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses