ASC RN PRN

About the role

We are growing and we are looking for a PRN Ambulatory Surgery Center Registered Nurse to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Obtaining patients’ medical history and performing physical assessment for assigned patients.
• Initiating a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or practice policy including patient and family instruction; explains procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation, understanding and alleviate apprehension.
• Observing patients, recording significant conditions and reactions and notifying Physician of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents; taking temperature, pulse, blood pressure and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient.
• Maintaining awareness of comfort and safety needs of patients; responding to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
• Preparing the patient for the anticipated surgical procedure, including obtaining an informed consent, completing a pre-operative patient assessment, and performing any procedure or administering medications required to prepare the patient for surgery.
• Communicating with the circulating nurse, the recovery room nurse, the anesthesia care provider, and the surgeon to coordinate a safe and comfortable surgical experience.
• Maintaining patient safety in recovering from anesthetic and surgical medications.
• Ensuring that the patient understands their post-operative care requirements.
• Collaborating with other perioperative nursing staff, anesthesia care providers and the surgeon.

Requirements

You are ready to live out our core values in patient and team member interactions.

• Good at managing multiple priorities.
• Able to prioritize patient care.
• Willing to continue learning and improving your skills.

Qualifications

• You have successfully completed an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program from a university or technical school.
• You have a current, valid RN license within the state of practice.
• You have previous experience in a hospital and/or surgery center.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures and patient care protocols.

Benefits

Vance Thompson Vision offers a full benefits package and competitive compensation, including:

• 401k with company contributions.
• Wellness Program paired with a Lifestyle Spending Account.

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

PRN (Per Request).