Per Diem Registered Nurse, Plastic Surgery
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works alongside surgeons and other nurses in a healthcare setting, supporting plastic surgery procedures and patient care. Responsibilities include circulating and scrubbing in the operating room; caring for patients before and after procedures; helping patients understand what to expect; and supporting other staff. The nurse also assists with patient visits, triage, and inventory, administers medications, operates medical equipment, maintains patient records, prepares rooms and equipment, and decontaminates instruments. The role supports APDerm’s mission and culture of high-quality standards by following applicable policies, procedures, industry standards, laws, and regulations, including privacy, data security, workplace safety, and required training. The nurse is expected to uphold the organization’s 3Ps: Positivity, Productivity, and Professionalism.
Requirements
- One year of prior operating-room experience.
- One year of prior PACU or ICU experience.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
- BLS certification.
- ALCS certification.
- Current Massachusetts state nursing license.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer-service skills.
- Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to function in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment with an adaptable personality.
- Proactive approach and foresight to prepare for upcoming situations.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times, stand for long periods, lift moderate weight, and work in environments where infectious material may be present.
Nice To Haves
- Plastic surgery experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for medical clearance before procedures.
- Monitor patients during procedures and provide post-operative care and instructions.
- Maintain a safe work environment and educate patients about procedures and what to expect before, during, and after them.
- Assist with patient visits, triage, and inventory in addition to operating-room work.
- Administer medications and use medical equipment.
- Maintain accurate records and patient charts.
- Work collaboratively as part of a clinical team.
- Maintain a safe, hygienic working environment.
- Prepare rooms and medical equipment and decontaminate instruments.
- Uphold APDerm’s 3Ps: Positivity, Productivity, and Professionalism.
- Follow applicable policies, procedures, industry standards, laws, and regulations, including privacy and data-protection practices; help ensure workplace safety and report observed or suspected conduct that does not meet APDerm standards.
- Complete assigned required training by deadlines, including the Code of Conduct, Privacy & Data Security, and OSHA training.
Benefits
- APDerm offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial, and other benefits supporting employees’ total well-being.
- Certain roles may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives.
