Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Surgery

Job Description

Performs an age‑specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Collaborates with physicians and other health‑team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills and clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient‑care unit team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient interviews, explain policies and procedures, review charts, and answer questions courteously; assess gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological status; determine mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition; adjust plan of care as appropriate; assess pain level and manage pain; document physiologic health status and plan of care.
• Assess psychosocial health, elicit perceptions of care, determine coping mechanisms, knowledge level, and cultural/ethnic requirements; document psychological status, support‑group, counseling, and social‑service needs; develop patient outcome statements and individualized goals.
• Identify actual or potential patient problems, prioritize care activities, coordinate cost‑effective use of supplies, equipment, and medication; collaborate with physicians and health‑team members to implement and continuously revise the plan of care.
• Maintain vigilance for safety precautions (e.g., side rails, call lights); administer prescribed treatments and medications correctly; use equipment safely; provide emotional support; apply scientific principles to procedures; make accurate observations and record them.
• Document patient treatment, activity, condition, and responses using departmental policies; act rapidly in emergencies, manage self, patients, and staff; create a calm environment; communicate effectively with families and caretakers; participate in discharge planning, referrals, and provide discharge instructions.
• Measure effectiveness of care, perform variance analysis for performance improvement, design and evaluate systems to improve unit care; provide direction to care‑team members and collaborate with physicians on the plan of care.
• Interpret and implement physician‑prescribed treatment regimens; assist physicians during treatments or diagnostic procedures; keep the Patient Care Manager or physician informed of changes in condition or treatment.
• Delegate assignments using clinical judgment, ensure timely completion; perform grade I‑IV decubitus care, preventive skin care, simple dressings with aseptic technique, warm/cold compresses, irrigations, and other skin‑care procedures as required.
• Administer medications safely, identify actions, dosages, side effects, and implications; meet medication‑administration examination standards; prepare local solutions; educate patients and families about drug‑food interactions and other teaching opportunities; evaluate teaching effectiveness.
• Perform related duties as required; all listed responsibilities are essential functions under the ADA.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred; must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two (2) years and obtain the BSN within five (5) years of hire.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• Specialized certifications as needed.
• Prior ambulatory surgery RN experience highly preferred.

Salary

The listed salary range or hourly rate is a good‑faith determination of potential base compensation and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary or rate, factors such as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity may be considered.