Surgery Center Staff Nurse

CCRM Fertility•Edina, MN

3d•$40 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

CCRM Fertility is a global leader in fertility treatment, research, and science, specializing in areas such as IVF, fertility testing, egg freezing, preimplantation genetic testing, third-party reproduction, and egg donation. As a member of CCRM Fertility’s diverse team, you will contribute to helping families grow and changing lives. The organization prides itself on offering employees meaningful work, a supportive culture, and a balanced personal and work life.

Requirements

Associate Degree or higher, in Nursing from an accredited school required.
State Registered Nurse license required.
BLS/ACLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

3+ years nursing experience in other RN roles preferred.
1+ year(s) experience related to operating room, PACU, or critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized nursing care to CCRM’s surgery patients and patients undergoing embryo transfers.
Function independently in the role, seeking assistance from physicians, manager, and team members as needed.
Complete patient assessment, collection, and interpretation of pertinent data relevant to patient’s care.
Document all assessments, interventions, and patient’s response.
Prepare supplies/equipment necessary for the surgical patient and perform cleaning and sterilization of instruments in the surgical suite.
Demonstrate knowledge of sterile technique and use of equipment in the OR and PACU environment.
Provide teaching and answer patient questions, utilizing available resources.
Communicate patient’s condition to MD’s and other providers as needed/appropriate.
Discharge patients to home/temporary housing as condition dictates.
Arrange transfer of patient to hospital if continuing medical care is needed.
Promote a positive work environment, be accountable for personal conduct and actively participate in staff meetings and unit problem solving.
Demonstrate organizational skills that provide efficient patient care and the smooth operation of the unit on a daily basis.
Ensure paperwork is signed, accurate, and complete.
Coordinate chart review prior to procedure to assure all surgery center and IVF laboratory consent forms are complete and signed.
Inquire with the patient if they have advanced directives and input the forms into the patient’s EMR if forms have been completed.
Oversee emergent situations calmly and efficiently, responding quickly and demonstrating knowledge of emergency procedures and equipment.
Perform post-op calls and document in EMR.
Assist with QI and research as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.