Merrimack Valley Endoscopy Center - Full-Time RN Ambulatory

About the Company

Since 2001, Regent Surgical Health has been a leader in developing and managing successful surgery center partnerships between hospitals and physicians. We continually improve and evolve the ASC model based on changing market conditions to stay ahead of emerging trends. Our team has developed proprietary ASC ownership models that give both physicians and hospitals what they need to ensure long-term clinical and financial success.

About the Role

Under the direction of Clinical Leadership, the Ambulatory RN is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes safety and well-being of all patients and staff before, during, and after surgery in the perioperative and intraoperative areas. This includes preparing patients for surgery, monitoring vital signs and overall condition until point of discharge, and maintaining open communication with all staff to promote improvement in performance and quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide patients with intraoperative care in procedure rooms and operating rooms.
• Evaluate patients’ physical and mental health, gather relevant medical history, and prepare them for surgery, including assessment of surgical site, assessment of airway quality and function, administering pre-operative medications and IV fluids as needed.
• Provide clear and concise explanations of the surgical procedure and what to expect during and after surgery to the patient and family members.
• Ensure the surgical site is properly prepared, verify informed consent, and implement safety protocols to prevent complications.
• Conduct venipuncture and blood draws as needed.
• Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other members of the surgical team to ensure seamless patient care.
• Transport patients to and from operating/procedure room.
• Prepare patients for surgery by disinfecting skin at the operation site and positioning them on the operating table.
• Ensure proper supplies, equipment, and medications are ready for use; verify name, strength, and dosage of medication.
• Verify patient, procedure, operative site, positioning, and equipment correspond.
• Responsible for “timeout” per site verification policy.
• Constant observation for any break of sterile technique.
• Assist surgeon during procedures with duties such as passing medical equipment and monitoring patients’ vital signs.
• Ensure that the operating room runs smoothly and is stocked with all necessary surgical supplies and equipment.
• Develop and implement care plans for surgical patients.
• Assist in the maintenance and storage of surgical equipment.
• Communicate with patients and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care, including surgical/procedure delays.
• Apply aseptic and sterile techniques to medical instruments and equipment before, during, and after surgery.
• Alleviate patients’ concerns by answering questions and providing postoperative care instructions.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
• Clean and disinfect all tables, counter surfaces, stands, and floors between all cases.
• Monitor vital signs, oxygen levels, and overall condition of patients as they recover from anesthesia.
• Administer pain medication and implement pain management strategies to ensure patient comfort.
• Recognize and manage any complications that may arise during the post-operative period.
• Assess patients’ readiness for discharge or transfer, providing discharge instructions to patient and family members.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided.
• Solve problems in the presence of stressful situations/work environment.
• Operate any designated equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• RN license in appropriate State
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification (as required by individual ASC policy)

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Minimum two years of nursing experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing
• ASC experience
• CNOR certification