Registered Nurse Surgery Center Per Diem

Fresenius Medical Care•Corpus Christi, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This per diem Registered Nurse position is based at a surgery center in Corpus Christi, Texas. The center is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The RN supports the organization's mission, vision, values, service philosophy, compliance program, and regulatory and policy requirements. Under the direction of the Facility Manager, Director of Nursing, and/or Charge Registered Nurse, the RN provides direct nursing care before, during, and after procedures to support optimal patient outcomes. The role includes assessing and monitoring patients, administering medications and IV moderate sedation as ordered, assisting physicians during procedures, maintaining sterile technique when acting as a scrub technologist, and completing accurate patient documentation. The RN also contributes to quality improvement, facility safety, equipment readiness, inventory and medication management, regulatory compliance, and staff training and meetings. The work includes direct patient care and physical activity such as prolonged standing, bending, and assisting with patient movement.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and current appropriate state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Current ACLS certification; BLS and ACLS course certifications are also specified.
High school diploma required.
Proficiency in IV insertion and cardiac rhythm recognition.
Proficiency with computers and related software, including Microsoft Office; experience with medical database software.
The posting identifies RN backgrounds in ICU, CCU, ER, IR, OR, Cath Lab, or a surgery center.

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 or ambulatory surgical center, vascular access, cardiac catheterization lab, or a combination of ASC, surgical, interventional radiology, ICU/CCU, or emergency department settings preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the organization's mission, values, customer service philosophy, compliance program, and applicable policies and regulations.
Provide direct nursing care before, during, and after procedures under the direction of facility nursing leadership.
Support quality standards and continuous quality improvement, including implementing goals and action plans, participating in audits and meetings, and addressing adverse events.
Obtain patient history, perform nursing assessments, explain procedures, answer questions, and educate patients and families about post-procedure vascular access care.
Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures for complications or reactions, including those associated with moderate sedation and contrast media.
Communicate patient-related concerns and issues to facility management and communicate with physicians as needed.
Complete accurate patient documentation from admission through discharge, confirm orders, consents, and lab work, and ensure required results are routed to physicians.
Maintain competency in emergency procedures and initiate CPR and other emergency measures as needed.
Administer medications and IV moderate sedation as ordered and in accordance with applicable regulations; perform IV insertion and point-of-care laboratory testing as ordered.
Assist physicians during procedures as needed, including acting as a scrub technologist while maintaining sterile technique.
Assist with patient workflow, including transporting patients as needed.
Attend and participate in CQI meetings with physicians and assist with adverse-event reporting.
Operate and inspect facility equipment and systems, report malfunctions or maintenance needs, and maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.
Address blood spills according to applicable bloodborne pathogen policies.
Assist with medication, laboratory, supply, inventory, and equipment utilization; maintain medication and supply inventories and related logs and records.
Inspect emergency equipment and supplies and regularly stock the crash cart.
Complete medical records and chart audits, maintain records for implanted devices, and participate in regulatory or accreditation surveys and corrective action plans as needed.
Participate in staff meetings, training, and orientation as assigned; comply with patient privacy requirements; and complete projects and other duties assigned by the supervisor.