Registered Nurse-Pre/Post

Chelmsford Surgery Center•North Chelmsford, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides general nursing care and leadership while working collaboratively with physicians and multidisciplinary caregivers to promote and restore patients’ health. The role provides, delegates, evaluates, and coordinates comprehensive professional nursing care for patients of all ages, genders, cultures, and backgrounds. Care is delivered using the nursing process and within the physician’s surgical or medical plan, patient needs, nursing practice standards, legal regulations, and ambulatory surgery center policies and procedures. The nurse also performs related duties that support cost containment, efficiency, and quality of performance. This is a per diem Pre/Post RN opening at the Surgery Center of the Merrimack Valley in North Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Monday–Friday daytime availability is sought. The nurse supports patients through the peri-operative experience, coordinates care with other caregivers, maintains patient safety and documentation, and contributes to a cooperative, effective care environment.

Requirements

Complete at least two years of education at an accredited School of Nursing, qualifying the candidate for Registered Nurse licensure.
At least one year of experience in ambulatory surgery, outpatient surgery, or OR nursing.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification, or an AHA-approved equivalent.
Obtain American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within one year of hire.
Hold a current Massachusetts nursing license free of sanctions and disciplinary actions.
Ability to lift a 10-pound box overhead; lift and carry 15 pounds; push or pull a 20-pound cart; lift and carry 25–35 pounds; push or pull 50–100 pounds; lift and carry 40–50 pounds; push or pull approximately 150–200 pounds; laterally transfer 150–200 pounds; lift over 50 pounds; carry 80 pounds for 30 feet; and push or pull more than 200 pounds.
Teamwork, critical-thinking, compassion, attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to remain calm under pressure, strong communication skills, and a desire to go above and beyond.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification, or ability to obtain it within six months of request.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect nursing care using the nursing process and established clinical standards.
Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary caregivers to plan, coordinate, delegate, and evaluate comprehensive patient care.
Promote and maintain an organizational culture focused on being a good place to work and receive care.
Participate in staff and department meetings, in-services, and educational requirements.
Maintain cooperative caregiver relationships through communication, responsiveness, rapport-building, and team problem-solving.
Provide peri-operative care that supports a positive patient experience, including emotional, psychological, and spiritual support for patients and their families or friends.
Keep patients’ families or friends informed of progress when delays occur in any area of care.
Assess surgical patients according to the procedure, anesthesia type, applicable protocols and policies, and patient needs.
Communicate effectively while assessing patient understanding of procedures and providing information and emotional support.
Implement clinical protocols and nursing interventions that promote patient safety, comfort, quality of care, and compliance with standards and best practices.
Anticipate potential patient problems and take steps to prevent them.
Cross-train or float when opportunities arise and contribute to changing staffing needs through flexibility in assignments and schedules.
Ensure necessary supplies are available and equipment is functioning properly; assist with stocking supplies and housekeeping to maintain a safe, clean environment.
Validate patient outcomes through documentation and record care information according to established procedures.
Communicate the patient’s plan of care verbally and in writing to necessary caregivers and provide status reports to caregivers receiving the patient.
Follow infection-control, medication administration and storage, and controlled-substance policies and procedures.
Delegate patient-care activities to support personnel according to their knowledge and expertise.
Collaborate professionally with caregivers inside and outside the department, assist with precepting new caregivers, and address or seek help resolving conflicts.
Perform other related duties as required or directed, including work of a lower or equivalent classification and higher-classification work for training, development, or situational needs.