Registered Nurse Surgery Center

Fresenius Medical Care•Denver, CO

3d•$41 - $68•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time Registered Nurse role is based in a Denver, Colorado surgery center and works Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The nurse provides direct care before, during, and after procedures under the direction of the Facility Manager, Director of Nursing, and/or Charge Registered Nurse, following facility policies and applicable regulations. The role supports the organization’s mission, values, compliance program, and customer service standards, with a focus on patient outcomes, quality improvement, and safe facility operations. The nurse assesses and monitors patients, provides education, administers medications and IV moderate sedation as ordered, assists physicians during procedures, and completes accurate patient records. The position also contributes to quality-improvement activities, equipment and supply management, regulatory readiness, and a clean, safe clinical environment. The role requires direct patient care and may involve lifting and moving patients, prolonged standing, bending, and exposure to infectious materials and radiation.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.).
Current appropriate state licensure.
Current ACLS certification; BLS and ACLS course certifications are required.
Proficient in IV insertion.
Proficient in cardiac rhythm recognition.
Proficient with computers and related software, such as Microsoft Office.
Experience with medical database software.
Able to perform the physical demands of direct patient care, including frequent prolonged standing and bending, and lifting or moving patients with assistance when needed.

Nice To Haves

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, and ICU/CCU or emergency department settings preferred.
Associate’s degree desirable.
Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
Experience in ICU, CCU, ER, IR, OR, or Cath Lab.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care before, during, and after procedures in accordance with physician direction, facility policies, and applicable regulations.
Obtain medical histories, perform nursing assessments, discuss procedures with patients, and answer patient questions.
Educate patients and their 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.
Administer medications and IV moderate sedation according to physician orders and applicable regulations.
Assist physicians during procedures as a scrub technologist while maintaining sterile technique.
Perform IV insertion and point-of-care laboratory testing as directed by physician orders.
Transport patients as needed and support patient workflow.
Complete accurate patient documentation from admission through discharge, confirm orders, consents, and lab work, and handle lab requisitions and results as required.
Maintain competency in emergency procedures and initiate CPR and other emergency measures as needed.
Support quality standards, regulatory and accreditation requirements, continuous quality improvement, data collection, auditing, and facility-specific action plans.
Address adverse events and action thresholds in collaboration with facility management and assist physicians with required adverse-event reporting.
Communicate with physicians and participate in CQI meetings and staff meetings, training, and orientation as assigned.
Operate and inspect facility equipment and technology, report malfunctions and maintenance needs, and help maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary environment.
Assist with medication, laboratory, inventory, supply, and equipment utilization; maintain medication and supply inventories and related logs and records.
Examine and restock emergency equipment and supplies, including the crash cart.
Complete and audit medical records, maintain records for implanted devices, and participate in regulatory surveys and related action plans as applicable.
Comply with privacy requirements for patient information and medical records and perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

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