Registered Nurse - Full Time

Blue Cloud•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Blue Cloud is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join its pediatric ambulatory surgery center care team. Blue Cloud specializes in dental restorative and exodontia procedures for pediatric and special needs patients under general anesthesia. The organization emphasizes safe, high-quality, accessible care and a collaborative surgical team environment. The RN provides nursing care before and after surgery. Preoperative duties include assessing patients, reviewing records and testing, administering medications, initiating IV therapy, confirming readiness and required documentation, and educating patients and families about surgery, anesthesia, and recovery. In the post-anesthesia care unit, the RN monitors and documents patients’ recovery, manages comfort and pain, administers prescribed treatments, identifies complications, evaluates discharge readiness, and provides discharge education. The RN works closely with surgeons, dentists, anesthesia providers, and other clinical staff to support safe, coordinated care and positive patient outcomes. The role also involves maintaining an orderly, safe, and well-stocked clinical environment; following facility policies and infection-prevention and confidentiality requirements; participating in meetings, training, and continuing education; and advocating for patients’ safety, dignity, privacy, and well-being. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Knowledge and understanding of the nursing process, including assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes.
Ability to apply clinical judgment and evidence-based practices to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 90 days of hire.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Demonstrated customer/client focus, teamwork orientation, problem-solving and analysis, communication proficiency, learning orientation, ethical conduct, stress management/composure, and discretion.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), perioperative setting, operating room (OR), post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), or ambulatory surgery center (ASC) is strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative nursing practices, clinical protocols, and facility policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Organize time, equipment, supplies, and resources to support efficient patient flow and high-quality care.
Collaborate with surgeons, dentists, anesthesia providers, and clinical staff to deliver coordinated patient care.
Maintain a clean, safe, and well-stocked clinical environment in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Monitor and manage inventory of medications, supplies, and equipment.
Follow facility policies, professional standards, infection-prevention protocols, and confidentiality requirements.
Participate in required meetings, training, and continuing education activities.
Prepare preoperative care areas for scheduled procedures.
Perform comprehensive physical, emotional, and clinical patient assessments.
Review medical records, provider orders, and diagnostic testing to confirm procedural readiness.
Administer prescribed medications and initiate IV therapy according to orders and facility protocols.
Educate patients and families about the surgical process, anesthesia, recovery expectations, and postoperative care.
Verify informed consent documentation and ensure required records are complete and accurate.
Confirm patient identity, procedure, and surgical site in accordance with patient safety standards.
Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and thoroughly.
Prepare and maintain the recovery area for post-anesthesia patients.
Assess, monitor, and document patient condition throughout recovery, including vital signs, pain, airway status, consciousness, and response to anesthesia.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments and evaluate patient response and recovery progress.
Identify and communicate changes in patient condition to surgeons, dentists, and anesthesia providers as appropriate.
Evaluate discharge readiness and confirm discharge criteria are met.
Provide discharge education on medications, activity restrictions, follow-up care, and warning signs of complications.
Ensure patients and caregivers understand discharge instructions and have resources for safe recovery.
Maintain complete and accurate postoperative clinical documentation.
Provide compassionate, patient-centered care, emotional support, comfort, and reassurance to patients and families.
Promote patient rights, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
Respond promptly to patient needs and foster communication among patients, families, and the healthcare team.
Advocate for patient safety and quality outcomes.