Per Diem Surgical Center Nurse - Waltham, MA
IVI America•Waltham, MA
About The Position
The Per Diem Surgical Center Nurse is responsible for nursing care and activities that maintain the highest quality of patient care. The nurse trains to perform functions throughout the pre-operative, surgical, and post-operative phases. The role provides emotional support, coordinates patient care and surgical activities, monitors patients, communicates changes in condition to physicians, and supports discharge and continuity of care. The position requires graduation from an approved School of Nursing, BLS/ACLS, and at least two years of surgical nursing experience. The nurse must be proficient in nursing assessment, intravenous therapy, and computer programs including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.
- BLS/ACLS certification required.
- At least 2 years of surgical nursing experience required.
- Proficient in nursing assessment and intravenous therapy.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Responsibilities
- Provide emotional support to patients during pre-operative, operative, and post-operative stages.
- Perform pre-operative and post-operative activities to coordinate surgical procedures and ensure quality patient care.
- Complete and document pre-operative patient assessments according to policy.
- Perform operative activities, including checking room supplies, assisting the surgical technician with case setup, anticipating the surgical team’s needs, conducting surgical counts, transporting patients, and handing off reports to the recovery team.
- Receive patients from the operating room in the PACU and obtain a report covering pertinent history, procedure, medications, fluids, complications, anesthetic or sedation and reversal agents, and pre-procedure emotional status.
- Assess patients upon transfer from the post-anesthesia recovery room and document the assessment.
- Monitor patients for changes in condition and report changes to the physician.
- Review physician discharge instructions with patients and/or their families and answer questions.
- Assist in preparing patients for discharge from the Center to ensure continuity of nursing care.
- Follow infection-control and safety precautions while performing duties.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
- Retirement 401(k) plan for employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
- Paid time off and paid holidays for employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
- Company-paid life insurance, long-term disability, and AD&D for employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
- Flexible spending accounts for employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
- Employee Assistance Program for employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
- Tuition reimbursement for employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
