Northeast Wisconsin Surgery Center NEW - RN Ambulatory

About Regent Surgical Health

Since 2001, Regent Surgical Health has been a leader in developing and managing successful surgery center partnerships between hospitals and physicians. The company continually improves and evolves the ASC model based on changing market conditions to stay ahead of emerging trends. From this vantage point, the team has developed proprietary ASC ownership models that give both physicians and hospitals what they need to ensure long‑term clinical and financial success.

Position Summary

Under the direction of Clinical Leadership, the Ambulatory RN is responsible for delivering patient care that promotes safety and well‑being of all patients and staff before, during, and after surgery in the peri‑operative and intra‑operative areas. The RN provides appropriate assessment of physical, psychosocial/family, cultural, personal‑belief, cognitive, and pain‑comfort needs, prepares patients for surgery, monitors vital signs and overall condition until discharge, and maintains open communication with all staff to promote performance improvement and quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide intra‑operative 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 and airway, and administration of pre‑operative medications and IV fluids as needed.
• Explain the surgical procedure and postoperative expectations clearly to patients and family members.
• Verify informed consent, ensure proper surgical‑site preparation, and implement safety protocols to prevent complications.
• Conduct venipuncture and blood draws as needed.
• Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other team members to ensure seamless patient care.
• Transport patients to and from the operating/procedure room.
• Disinfect skin at the operation site and position patients on the operating table.
• Confirm medication name, strength, dosage, and verify patient, procedure, operative site, positioning, and equipment correspond.
• Participate in “timeout” per site‑verification policy and monitor for breaches of sterile technique.
• Assist the surgeon during procedures by passing equipment and monitoring patients’ vital signs.
• Maintain a smoothly running operating room stocked with 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 handling 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 to support the healthcare team’s quality‑care efforts.
• Clean and disinfect tables, counters, stands, and floors between 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 postoperative period.
• Assess patients’ readiness for discharge or transfer and provide discharge instructions to patients and families.
• Solve problems in stressful situations and work environments.
• Operate designated equipment as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in the appropriate state.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification (as required by individual ASC policy).
• Minimum two years of nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing.
• ASC (Ambulatory Surgery Center) experience.
• CNOR certification.

Schedule

This is a full‑time position with no calls, no weekends, and no nights.