Surgery Center Staff Nurse

CCRM Fertility • Austin, TX

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About The Position

CCRM Fertility is seeking a Surgery Center Staff Nurse to provide individualized nursing care to surgery patients and patients having embryo transfers. The nurse functions independently while seeking assistance from physicians, the manager, and team members as needed. The position reports to the Surgery Center Manager and takes direction from physicians regarding patient care.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, generally 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; arrival time and hours vary with the surgery schedule. The role operates in a professional office and clinical setting and involves patient communication, documentation, preparation and sterilization of surgical equipment, and care in the operating room and post-anesthesia care unit environment.

CCRM Fertility describes itself as a global pioneer in fertility treatment, research, and science, specializing in IVF, fertility testing, egg freezing, preimplantation genetic testing, third-party reproduction, and egg donation. The salary range represents national average compensation; the base salary offered varies by location, experience, skills, and knowledge. The compensation range does not reflect the total package. Rewards may include an annual bonus, flexible work arrangements, and region-specific benefits. Employment offers are conditional on successful completion of onboarding, including verification of eligibility and authorization to work in the United States. The employer participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher in nursing from an accredited school.
• State Registered Nurse license.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• At least 3 years of nursing experience in other RN roles.
• At least 1 year of experience related to operating room, PACU, or critical care.
• Laparoscopy experience.

Nice To Haves

• Women's health experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient assessments and collect and interpret data relevant to patient care.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses.
• Prepare supplies and equipment for surgical patients and clean and sterilize instruments in the surgical suite.
• Demonstrate knowledge of sterile technique and equipment in the OR and PACU environment.
• Teach patients, answer questions, and use available resources as needed.
• Communicate patients’ conditions to physicians and other providers as appropriate.
• Discharge patients to home or temporary housing according to their condition, and arrange hospital transfer when continued medical care is needed.
• Promote a positive work environment, be accountable for personal conduct, and participate in staff meetings and unit problem solving.
• Use organizational skills to provide efficient patient care and support the unit’s daily operation.
• Ensure paperwork is signed, accurate, and complete.
• Coordinate pre-procedure chart review to confirm surgery center and IVF laboratory consent forms are complete and signed.
• Ask patients whether they have advance directives and enter completed forms into the patient EMR.
• Respond calmly and efficiently to emergencies, demonstrating knowledge of emergency procedures and equipment.
• Perform and document postoperative calls in the EMR.
• Assist with quality improvement and research as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Potential for overtime pay at time and a half.
• Holiday differential pay at time and a half.
• Weekend shift differential of $4.00 per hour.
• Rewards may include an annual bonus, flexible work arrangements, and region-specific benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree