PRN Registered Nurse, Outpatient Surgery

NAVISTA•Fairbanks, AK

2d•$37 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal Health is seeking a flexible, team-oriented Registered Nurse to work PRN at its small, single-operating-room Ambulatory Surgery Center in Fairbanks, Alaska. The center specializes in outpatient urologic procedures for Fairbanks Urology patients and works closely with two urologists, anesthesia personnel, and nursing staff. Surgeries are currently scheduled on Wednesdays, and Wednesday availability is strongly preferred. This PRN role has no guaranteed hours; scheduling varies with the surgical schedule, patient volume, and operational needs. Cases begin early, and shifts may last a few hours or up to 12 hours, with end times depending on procedure completion and patients’ safe transition through recovery. Some Wednesdays may not require staffing, so flexibility with scheduling and shift length is essential. The RN provides and documents patient care, supports patients and families, promotes safe and quality care, collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, and helps maintain equipment and supplies. The position is located at Denali Biomedical, 2485 Chief Williams Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99709.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing.
Active Alaska RN license in good standing.
CPR/BLS certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Flexibility with scheduling and shift length; Wednesday availability is strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

2–4 years of experience preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
Previous perioperative, ambulatory surgery, PACU, or OR nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify patient care requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual patients and others who understand care requirements.
Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
Establish patient care goals; teach patients and families about conditions, medications, and self-care; and answer questions.
Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, evaluating outcomes against goals and standards, recommending adjustments, and following applicable nursing and regulatory standards.
Resolve patient problems and needs using multidisciplinary team strategies.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with policies and procedures and seeking assistance when necessary.
Protect patients and employees by following infection-control protocols, safe medication administration, mixing and storage procedures, and controlled-substance regulations.
Document patient care in patient and department records.
Maintain continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs.
Protect confidential information and patient confidence.
Ensure equipment operates by completing preventive maintenance, following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting issues, arranging repairs, maintaining inventories, and evaluating equipment and techniques.
Maintain nursing supply inventory, anticipate needs, order and expedite supplies, verify receipt, and use supplies and equipment appropriately.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, publications, professional networks, and professional societies.
Promote respectful, cooperative relationships among healthcare teams by communicating, responding to requests, building rapport, and participating in team problem-solving.