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 functions independently and seeks 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 based in a professional office and clinical setting. The schedule is PRN, Monday through Friday, with one weekend per month on call. The position may offer overtime pay at time and a half, holiday differential pay at time and a half, and a weekend shift differential of $4.00 per hour. Compensation varies by location, experience, skills, and knowledge; the posting does not state a salary range. Rewards may include an annual bonus, flexible work arrangements, and region-specific benefits.
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
- Complete patient assessments and collect and interpret pertinent patient-care data.
- 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 post-anesthesia care unit (PACU).
- 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 as their condition permits, and arrange hospital transfer when further medical care is needed.
- Promote a positive work environment, take accountability 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 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, using 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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
