Surgery Center Staff Nurse
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 needs. The role is based in a professional office and clinical setting and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. The nurse may be eligible for overtime pay, holiday differential pay, and a weekend shift differential. Compensation varies by location, experience, skills, and knowledge; the posting does not provide a 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
- Complete patient assessments and collect and interpret relevant 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.
- Apply sterile technique and use equipment in the operating room 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, 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.
- Use organizational skills to support efficient patient care and daily unit operations.
- Ensure paperwork is signed, accurate, and complete.
- Coordinate chart review before procedures 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’s electronic medical record.
- Respond calmly and efficiently to emergencies, demonstrating knowledge of emergency procedures and equipment.
- Perform postoperative calls and document them in the electronic medical record.
- 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
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
