ASC Peri-Op Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Gynesurgical is a single specialty, Women’s Surgical ASC, specializing in advanced gynecologic procedures. The ASC has been operating since 2009 and has recently completed its 6th credentialling cycle with Medicare and AAAASF. Currently 12 surgeons are on staff.

PAY CLASS: Full-time

PAY TYPE: Hourly or Salary, negotiable

POSITION SUMMARY This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of surgical patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice. The position involves administrative tasks in the assistance of the director of nursing with quality metrics tracking as well as other facility requirements such as maintenance of accreditation, infection control etc. The staffing of the Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees will be cross-trained in other clinical areas for staffing and patient needs.

Duties:

· Ensures the PREOP/PACU area has a clean and therapeutic environment for all patients at all times, supplies and equipment needed are available and in good working order

· Admits the patient to the unit and prepares the patient for the scheduled procedure.

· Monitors the patient’s mental and physical condition and reports any significant changes to the admitting physician or anesthesiologist.

· Assures surgical consent and preoperative test results are in the medical record prior to proposed procedure.

· Reports any important health history facts to the operating room nurse.

· Performs accurate and complete documentation in the medical record.

· Assures that the patient meets the documented criteria prior to discharge.

· Gives patients and family members emotional support as necessary and effectively communicates all relevant instructions.

· Adheres to established Center/departmental policies and procedures

· Maintains confidentiality of patient and Center related business

· Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors and other Center employees

· Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and Center business

· Adheres to staffing schedules, attendance policy, and cooperates with daily assignments as requested.

· Demonstrates skills as a team player. As a Registered Nurse, shows appropriate delegation, while directing and supervising ancillary personnel in planning

· Demonstrates ability to solve problems timely and constructively; maintains focus on improving the situation.

· Willingness to teach others and participate in competency programs.

· Participates in all staff meetings for department and facility for informative and educational purposes.

Qualifications: - Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Arizona - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

- BLS/ACLS required

--Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a clinical setting preferred

- Strong knowledge of infection control practices and protocols

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members

Benefits: - Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

- Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision

- Retirement savings plan

- Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Weekly schedule:

· Monday to Friday

· No weekends

Qualifications: - Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Arizona - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

- BLS/ACLS required

--Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred - Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a clinical setting preferred - Strong knowledge of infection control practices and protocols - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members

Benefits: - Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications - Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision - Retirement savings plan - Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Weekly schedule:

· Monday to Friday

· No weekends