ASC Registered Nurse - OR/ARD

About the role

The Registered Nurse - ASC OR/ARD provides professional nursing care to surgical or endoscopic patients, focusing on total patient-centered care through the nursing process.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and instruct them on changing into appropriate attire.
• Complete pre-operative assessments, document on appropriate chart forms, and administer pre-op orders (medications, IVs).
• Teach patients and significant others about their care.
• Collaborate with other healthcare team members regarding patient care.
• Assess and monitor patients during Phase I Recovery, complete applicable records, and administer medications as ordered.
• Prepare and restock recovery carts as needed.
• Transfer patients to Phase II Recovery when sufficiently recovered from anesthesia.
• Monitor and assist patients during Phase II Recovery, administer medications as ordered, complete necessary chart forms, and provide discharge instructions.
• Ensure the facility is neat and orderly, restock supplies daily, check crash cart, defibrillator, and medications, and make post-op phone calls as needed.
• Comply with Springfield Clinic's incident reporting policy and procedures, OSHA guidelines, and adhere to the Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Three to five (3-5) years of comparable nursing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensure as an RN in the State of Illinois.
• PALS certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within six months of employment.
• ACLS certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within six months of employment.
• CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.

Skills

• Ability to control emotions and maintain composure under stress, using tact and good judgment.
• Manual dexterity to handle equipment and appliances.
• Stooping, bending, and lifting capabilities.
• Standing and walking for long periods.
• Professional grooming.

Benefits

PHI/Privacy Level: HIPAA1