Surgery Center Staff Nurse

CCRM Fertility • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgery Center Staff Nurse provides individualized nursing care to CCRM 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 needs.

The role includes patient assessment and documentation, preparing surgical supplies and equipment, cleaning and sterilizing instruments, and applying sterile technique in the operating room and PACU. The nurse educates patients, communicates their condition to providers, arranges discharge or hospital transfer as appropriate, and responds to emergencies. Additional duties include reviewing procedure charts and consent forms, documenting advanced directives and post-operative calls in the EMR, and assisting with quality improvement and research as appropriate.

The position is based in a professional office and clinical setting at 300 Boylston Street, Suite 300, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. Potential overtime pay and shift differentials are offered. Compensation varies by location, experience, skills, and knowledge; the posting does not state a specific salary range.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited school.
• State Registered Nurse license.
• BLS 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and collect and interpret information relevant to their care.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses.
• Prepare supplies and equipment for surgical patients and clean and sterilize instruments in the surgical suite.
• Use sterile technique and equipment in the operating room and PACU.
• Teach patients, answer questions, and use available resources as needed.
• Communicate patient conditions to physicians and other providers as appropriate.
• Discharge patients to home or temporary housing as their condition permits, and arrange hospital transfer when continued medical care is needed.
• Promote a positive work environment, remain 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 post-operative calls and document them 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 pay 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