Registered Nurse Surgery Center Per Diem

Fresenius Medical Care•Corpus Christi, TX

2d•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 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The RN provides direct nursing 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 procedures and supporting the organization’s mission, values, compliance requirements, and patient-care standards. The role includes assessing and monitoring patients, administering medications and IV moderate sedation as ordered, assisting physicians during procedures, and supporting patient education and safe discharge. The RN also contributes to quality improvement, accurate medical records, regulatory compliance, facility safety and maintenance, and the management of medications, supplies, and equipment. The position involves direct patient care and work with facility staff and physicians in a health care environment.

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, bending, heavy lifting and moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation; may occasionally move patients or equipment weighing up to 200 pounds with assistance.
May be exposed to infectious or contagious materials and radiation and may need to wear protective gear in procedure rooms for extended periods.

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 laboratory, or a combination of ASC, surgical, interventional radiology, ICU/CCU, or emergency department settings preferred.
RN background in ICU, CCU, ER, IR, OR, Cath Lab, or a surgery center.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care before, during, and after procedures in accordance with physician direction and facility policies.
Obtain medical histories, perform day-of-procedure nursing assessments, discuss procedures, answer questions, and educate patients and families about post-procedure vascular access care.
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 as ordered, perform IV insertion, and conduct point-of-care laboratory testing as directed and within applicable regulations.
Assist physicians during procedures as a scrub technologist when needed while maintaining sterile technique.
Confirm orders, consents, and laboratory work are completed and documented; prepare lab requisitions and route and report results appropriately.
Complete accurate patient documentation from admission through discharge and maintain the integrity of medical and operational records.
Maintain competency in emergency procedures and initiate CPR and other emergency measures when needed.
Transport patients as needed and support patient workflow.
Communicate patient-related concerns to facility management and communicate with physicians as needed.
Participate in CQI activities, meetings, reports, audits, and implementation of quality goals and action plans.
Address adverse events and action thresholds with facility management and assist with required adverse-event reporting.
Operate and inspect facility equipment and systems, report malfunctions or maintenance needs, and help maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.
Follow bloodborne pathogen procedures and promptly address blood spills according to policy.
Assist with medication and supply inventory, ordering, restocking, expiration checks, controlled-substance records, medication usage logs, and drug-disposal records.
Inspect emergency equipment and supplies, including regularly stocking the crash cart.
Complete chart audits and required records for implanted devices; participate in regulatory and accreditation surveys and deficiency action plans as needed.
Participate in staff meetings, training, and orientation as assigned; comply with HIPAA policies and standards.
Assist with projects assigned by the direct supervisor and perform other duties as assigned.