Part-Time RN- Pre, Intra & Post procedure Care Endoscopy

Amsurg•Newark, DE

About The Position

The Part-Time Staff Nurse provides professional, direct patient care in the nurse role under the direction of the designated Nurse Manager. The nurse uses the nursing process within their scope of practice to assess patients, develop nursing diagnoses and plans of care, implement those plans, monitor effectiveness, and make appropriate adjustments. The nurse provides care in assigned areas of the surgery center as needed, including pre-, intra-, and post-procedure care for endoscopy patients. The role involves collaborating with the healthcare team to support safe, continuous, efficient patient care. Duties include preparing for procedures, monitoring patients, administering ordered medication, documenting care, supporting recovery from anesthesia, and preparing patients for discharge. AMSURG offers qualifying employees health and welfare benefits, with enrollment eligibility beginning on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage; healthcare, dependent-care, limited-healthcare, transportation and parking FSAs; HSAs; and a matching 401(k) plan.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Active, unrestricted RN license in Delaware.
One year of nursing experience; ambulatory surgery center experience is preferred.
CPR certification and/or ACLS-PALS certification, as required by the Center.
Strong ethical and moral character references.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Nursing experience in an ambulatory surgery center.

Responsibilities

Follow all policies and procedures of the Center.
Use equipment effectively and according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Use proper techniques and procedures consistent with accepted standards of practice.
Organize nursing activities efficiently and effectively.
Continuously assess and monitor patients’ physical and emotional status, and document and report findings according to policy and procedure.
Use two patient identifiers and verify the correct procedure and physician with the patient using “ask don’t tell.”
Address patient needs specific to the anticipated procedure; explain and verify the procedure and plan of care before transporting the patient to the procedure room.
Transport patients as needed while observing applicable policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
Provide comfort and reassurance while maintaining patient privacy and dignity.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide safe continuity of care and actively support the endoscopy process.
Organize time, activities, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide efficient, cost-effective patient care.
Delegate activities appropriately based on available staff members’ abilities.
Supervise and direct patient care in pre-, intra-, and post-operative areas.
Review patient medical records and care needs, collaborate with the healthcare team to maintain continuity of care, and communicate variances.
Promote cost containment through economical supply use and efficient turnover time.
Assist with supply, drug, and equipment inventories; maintain stock availability and order and cleanliness in the pre-procedure areas, endoscopy room, and PACU.
Prepare the assigned area for each patient according to the needs of the patient, physician, and procedure, including assembling and providing equipment, supplies, and instruments and performing sterilization and high-level disinfection as needed.
Administer medications as ordered by the physician and document appropriately.
Monitor for and report abnormal findings or complications to the anesthesia provider and physician.
Accurately interpret physician orders and directions and follow policies and procedures.
Document in patient medical records and other forms accurately, legibly, and promptly according to policy and procedure.
Use proper aseptic and sterile techniques and monitor for breaks in sterile technique.
Maintain competency in patient assessment and appropriate interventions when variances occur.
Assess each patient for fall precautions and address them according to policy.
Start peripheral IVs successfully.
Participate in the time out and use the Safe Surgical checklist.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to maintain and update physician preference cards as needed.
Handle and log tissue specimens correctly according to policy and procedure.
Ensure safe and appropriate patient positioning for the patient’s needs and planned procedure, and monitor positioning throughout the procedure.
Monitor and assess patient recovery from anesthesia.
Prepare patients for discharge, including assistance with dressing, discharge instructions, medication reconciliation, and follow-up physician appointments with the patient and responsible adult.
Determine and document the patient’s and responsible adult’s understanding of discharge instructions and indications for seeking emergency care.
Develop a plan of care based on patient needs and the procedure and type of anesthesia.
Attend all required education.
Perform other duties as assigned.