RN ASC OR Edmonds

UnitedHealth Group•Edmonds, WA

3d•$29 - $52

About The Position

The Staff Registered Nurse (RN) works in the ambulatory surgery center operating room under the general supervision of the ASC Director and OR Manager and the direct supervision of the OR Charge Nurse. The RN is responsible for patient safety in the operating room and assists with supervising nonprofessional personnel. Based on assessment of the patient and procedure, the RN anticipates the surgical team’s needs, provides required services, and maintains an aseptic and safe environment. The RN assesses patients, develops and implements individualized nursing care plans, instructs patients and families, and documents nursing activities. In the intraoperative setting, the RN verifies patient, procedure, and operative site; coordinates safe patient transfer and positioning; maintains clean and sterile environments; monitors patient and environmental safety; coordinates supplies, equipment, personnel, and support services; communicates with patients, families, the surgical team, and recovery room personnel; evaluates care and products; responds to emergencies; and performs circulator and scrub functions. The role offers an advertised $10,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates. Hourly pay is $29–$52, based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Active Registered Nurse license through the Washington State Department of Health.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, or ability to obtain it within three months of hire.
At least 6 months of perioperative nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

IV skills or certification.
At least 2 years of perioperative nursing experience, including scrubbing and circulating.
Demonstrated achievement of AORN standards of practice for intraoperative nursing.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical and psychosocial health status using documented information, observation, patient and family interviews, and input from other health care team members.
Develop individualized nursing care plans, including nursing diagnoses, patient goals, and necessary interventions.
Implement nursing care plans and instruct patients and families to support optimal health outcomes.
Document nursing activities for continuity of care, quality improvement, and professional accountability.
Verify that the patient, procedure, and operative site correspond.
Plan, supervise, and assist with patient transfers and transport to prevent injury to patients and personnel.
Position patients to provide access to the operative site while maximizing safety and comfort.
Maintain a surgically clean environment using principles of antisepsis, decontamination, disinfection, sanitation, sterilization, and environmental monitoring.
Establish and maintain a sterile field by teaching and supervising aseptic technique and continually monitoring the field.
Monitor the patient and environment and implement safety procedures to maintain a safe setting for the patient and health care team.
Anticipate and communicate patient and surgical team needs, coordinating support services during surgery.
Organize and coordinate supplies, equipment, and team members to maintain an efficient, effective, and safe intraoperative environment.
Communicate relevant information to patients and families and to recovery room personnel to promote continuity of care.
Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care by comparing patient outcomes with goals.
Evaluate products for safety, effectiveness, use, and cost effectiveness.
Provide or direct appropriate life-support actions in emergency situations.
Perform appropriate intraoperative circulator and scrub functions.