ASC Registered Nurse - Sign-on bonus!

About the role

Heritage One Day Surgery Center is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to join their dedicated team. The position offers cross-training opportunities in the Operating Room (OR), Pre-Op, and Post-recovery areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operative patient assessments, including medical history, medication reconciliation, and surgical readiness
• Prepare patients for surgery, including IV initiation, pre-op medications, patient education, and verification of surgical consents
• Collaborate with surgeons and perioperative staff to ensure efficient case flow
• Assist with room turnover and case preparation in accordance with sterile technique and infection-prevention standards
• Support surgical teams as needed to ensure patient safety and procedural efficiency
• Adhere to time-out procedures and Universal Protocol standards
• Monitor patients during recovery from anesthesia or moderate sedation, assessing vital signs, pain levels, neurovascular status, and surgical sites
• Administer medications and interventions per orders and ASC protocols
• Recognize and respond promptly to post-operative complications or changes in patient condition
• Provide discharge education and instructions to patients and caregivers
• Accurately document all patient care, assessments, medications, and interventions in the EHR
• Ensure compliance with ASC policies, CMS Conditions for Coverage, AAAHC/Joint Commission standards, and state regulations
• Participate in chart audits, quality reviews, and regulatory surveys
• Promote a culture of safety, efficiency, and patient-centered care
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, infection-control practices, and performance metrics
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical techs, and administrative staff

Requirements

• Current unrestricted NYS RN license
• CPR/BLS Certification required
• Minimum one year experience with acute, medical surgical experience preferred
• New grads welcome to apply

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate with providers, patients, and peers
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Specialized knowledge, skill, and abilities in perioperative nursing

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Fast-paced, high-volume environment adaptability
• Perioperative nursing expertise

Benefits

No weekends, on-call or holidays!

Pay

$3,000 sign-on bonus