Registered Nurse Surgery Center

Fresenius Medical Care

2d • $25 - $68

About The Position

The Registered Nurse supports the organization’s mission, vision, values, and customer service philosophy while following its compliance program and applicable regulatory and policy requirements. Under the direction of the Facility Manager, Director of Nursing, and/or Charge Registered Nurse, the role provides direct nursing care before, during, and after procedures, using standard nursing techniques and facility policies to support optimal patient outcomes.

The role contributes to quality improvement and regulatory compliance; assesses and monitors patients, provides education, administers medications and moderate sedation as ordered, assists physicians during procedures, and maintains accurate patient records. It also supports facility equipment, safety, supply and medication inventory, and administrative and continuous quality improvement activities. The position includes direct patient care in a healthcare facility and may involve exposure to infectious materials and radiation.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.).
• Current appropriate state licensure required.
• ACLS certification required; BLS and ACLS course certifications must be successfully completed.
• Proficient in IV insertion and cardiac rhythm recognition.
• Proficient with computers and related software, such as Microsoft Office.
• Experience with medical database software.
• Able to perform direct patient care involving frequent prolonged standing, bending, and assisting with patient lifting and movement; may occasionally move patients or equipment up to 200 pounds with assistance.
• May be exposed to infectious or contagious diseases and materials, radiation, and extended use of protective gear in procedure rooms.

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 catheterization lab, or a combination of ASC, surgical, interventional radiology, and ICU/CCU or emergency department settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support organization quality standards, regulatory and accrediting requirements, Continuous Quality Improvement activities, and facility-specific action plans.
• Maintain quality patient care, medical and administrative records, and compliance with data collection, auditing, safety, and facility policies.
• Address adverse events and action thresholds in collaboration with facility management.
• Obtain patient medical histories, discuss procedures, answer questions, and perform nursing assessments on procedure days.
• Educate patients and families about post-procedure vascular access care and respond to patient concerns.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures, including for complications or reactions related to moderate sedation and contrast media.
• Communicate patient-related issues to facility management and complete accurate patient documentation from admission through discharge.
• Verify written orders, consents, and laboratory work are completed and documented; prepare lab requisitions, deliver them to labs, 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 as a scrub technologist while maintaining sterile technique; transport patients as needed.
• Perform point-of-care laboratory testing and IV insertion as ordered, and perform other tasks designated by physicians within state regulations.
• Communicate with physicians, participate in CQI meetings, and report on assigned topics.
• May help management verify required instruments and equipment and assist physicians with required adverse-event reporting.
• Operate facility equipment and technology safely, inspect equipment and operating systems, and report malfunctions or maintenance needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary vascular access facility and promptly address blood spills according to applicable policies.
• Assist with efficient use and management of medications, laboratory resources, supplies, inventory, and equipment.
• Assist with policy and procedure development or revision and CQI reports and meetings.
• Maintain medication inventory, check expiration dates, account for controlled substances, and complete medication usage and drug-disposal records as required.
• Restock and order facility supplies; inspect and stock emergency equipment, including the crash cart.
• Complete and audit medical records; participate in regulatory and accreditation surveys and related action plans as needed.
• Complete required records for implanted devices in accordance with record-management guidelines.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and orientation; comply with HIPAA policies and standards.
• Assist with projects assigned by the direct supervisor and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Potential performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree