RN Sr, ASC Pre and Post Op

UnitedHealth Group•Corvallis, OR

13h•$35 - $63•Onsite

About The Position

The ASC Nurse, Pre-Op, Post-Op performs nursing functions according to the sequential steps of the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. This role is with The Corvallis Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses, a multi-specialty group committed to delivering exceptional care and careers. Located in Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley, the clinic serves over a quarter-million people with offices in Corvallis, Albany, and Philomath. The team values work-life balance, teamwork, and trust, offering comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing
Current unencumbered State of Oregon license as a Registered Nurse
Current CPR certification, ACLS or able to obtain ACLS within six (6) months of hire date
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire
3+ years of experience with 2+ years of experience in critical care, PACU or Medical Surgical Nursing

Nice To Haves

Current PALS
Knowledge of basic clinical skills to provide patient care
Evidence of working knowledge of the nursing process
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of peri-operative nursing care in the freestanding ambulatory surgery unit
Demonstrated knowledge of pre and post-operative equipment usage and troubleshooting of such
Demonstrated flexibility and leadership with unscheduled procedure changes
Proven ability to manage emergency situations in a calm and confident manner
Proven ability to work well with providers, clinical staff and patients
Proven ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy, fast-paced environment while maintaining quality of work

Responsibilities

Participates and maintains a culture within The Corvallis Clinic that is consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards Handbook.
Provides nursing care according to the sequential steps of the nursing process: assessment, planning intervention, implementation and evaluation.
Opens, cleans and restocks the unit for the day.
Assists in preparation of all necessary medication/equipment involved in patient care.
Admits patient to procedure room/post-operative area, assess and documents patient status, formulates plan of care and completes all physician orders.
Monitors and assesses patient’s condition throughout the procedure and/or post-operative period.
Provides instructions, information and counseling to patients and their families as needed.
Assists in all areas, as needed, to balance work load and assure quality patient care.
Improve the quality of care through continuing education and self-evaluation of the effectiveness of care. This includes attendance/participation in most in-services/department meetings and remaining current on clinic/department policies and procedures.
Participates in the orientation and training of new employees.