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 team. The position involves cross training 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.

Skills

• Perioperative nursing knowledge and skills.

Benefits

No weekends, on-call or holidays!

Pay

$3,000 sign-on bonus

Schedule

Monday-Friday with rotating shifts - 6:45am-3:15pm to 8am-4:30pm.