Surgery Center Staff Nurse

CCRM Fertility • Austin, TX

10d

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 role includes assessing patients, documenting care and responses, preparing surgical supplies and equipment, cleaning and sterilizing instruments, and applying sterile technique in the OR and PACU. The nurse provides patient education, communicates patient conditions to providers, coordinates complete and signed consent documentation before procedures, and asks patients about advance directives. Responsibilities also include discharging patients when appropriate, arranging hospital transfers when needed, responding to emergencies, conducting and documenting postoperative calls, and assisting with quality improvement and research as appropriate.

The position works in a professional office and clinical setting. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, generally 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; arrival time and hours vary according to the surgery schedule. CCRM mentions potential overtime pay, holiday differential pay, and weekend shift differential pay. Compensation varies by location, experience, skills, and knowledge; no specific salary range is provided.

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.
• Ability to function independently and seek assistance when needed.
• Ability to use sterile technique and equipment in an OR and PACU environment.

Nice To Haves

• Women's health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and collect and interpret data 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 OR and PACU environment.
• 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 allows.
• Arrange hospital transfer when continued medical care is needed.
• Promote a positive work environment, maintain accountability for personal conduct, and participate in staff meetings and unit problem solving.
• Organize work to support efficient patient care and smooth daily unit operations.
• Ensure paperwork is signed, accurate, and complete.
• Review charts before procedures to confirm 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 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