Sterile Processing Tech Per Diem
About The Position
The posting title is “Sterile Processing Tech Per Diem,” but the position summary and qualifications describe a Registered Nurse providing pre-operative and post-anesthesia care in an Ambulatory Surgical Center. The Registered Nurse provides patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation; oversees and guides supervised employees; and supports the Center’s philosophy and mission. The Pre-op/PACU RN assists with nursing care and assumes responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician orders and Center policies. The role requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing, a current Registered Nurse license in the state, current CPR and ACLS certifications, and PALS certification within 90 days of hire. One year of pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative surgical patient care is required. Two years of Medical/Surgical, ED, and/or ICU nursing experience is preferred. Surgery Partners states that it is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity. Pre-employment screening may include criminal background checks and drug testing. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities, subject to applicable law and undue hardship.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state.
- Current CPR certification.
- Current ACLS certification.
- PALS certification required within 90 days of hire.
- One year of pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative surgical patient care experience.
- Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, including understanding life-span growth and development and assessing age-specific needs.
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to respond to common injuries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Ability to present information effectively to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts including probability, statistical inference, and basic mathematics, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the nursing process.
- Ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.
- Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, coworkers, and other health team members.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience in Medical/Surgical, ED, and/or ICU nursing.
- Additional languages.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Maintain the standard of care for assigned patients.
- Oversee and guide employees under the Registered Nurse’s supervision.
- Support and promote the Center’s philosophy and mission.
- Assist in providing nursing care to patients in an Ambulatory Surgical Center setting.
- Assume responsibility for patient care in accordance with physician orders and Center policies.
- Provide age-appropriate care based on patients’ requirements and applicable Center policies and procedures.
- Use recognized channels of communication and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with patients, coworkers, and other health team members.
