Surgery Center Staff Nurse
About The Position
The Surgery Center Staff Nurse provides individualized nursing care to CCRM surgery patients and patients having embryo transfers. The nurse works independently, seeking assistance from physicians, the manager, and team members as needed. The role reports to the Surgery Center Manager and takes direction from physicians regarding patient care needs. The position is per diem, with schedules dependent on surgery center staffing needs. Work may be scheduled Monday through Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., or on weekends between 6:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; start times and days vary with departmental needs. The role operates in a professional office and clinical setting and uses standard office equipment. Compensation varies by location, experience, skills, and knowledge. Rewards may include an annual bonus, flexible work arrangements, and region-specific benefits. Per diem team members may be eligible for overtime pay at time and a half, holiday differential at time and a half, and a weekend shift differential of $4.00 per hour.
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.
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 used in the OR and PACU.
- Teach patients and answer questions, using available resources as needed.
- Communicate patients’ conditions to physicians and other providers as appropriate.
- Discharge patients to home or temporary housing as their condition allows, and arrange hospital transfer when ongoing medical care is needed.
- Promote a positive work environment, be accountable for personal conduct, and participate in staff meetings and unit problem solving.
- Organize work to provide efficient patient care and support smooth daily unit operations.
- Ensure paperwork is signed, accurate, and complete.
- Coordinate pre-procedure chart review to ensure surgery center and IVF laboratory consent forms are complete and signed.
- Ask patients about advance directives and enter completed forms into the patient EMR.
- Respond calmly and efficiently to emergencies, demonstrating knowledge of emergency procedures and equipment.
- Perform postoperative calls and document them in the EMR.
- Assist with quality improvement and research as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Potential 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
