Registered Nurse (Part-time)

B. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs patient preparation, including but not limited to: review of medical history, acquisition of appropriate consents, measuring vital signs, starting IV, administering medications, glucometer/similar testing and setting up appropriate monitors.
• Verifies that essential equipment is functioning properly each day.
• Affirms that patients are correctly identified and the appropriate procedural interventions are performed according to policy/procedure and communicates this information to all members of the surgical team.
• Transports and positions patients observing policies/procedures, safety requirements, and patient needs.
• Demonstrates competency with all monitoring equipment and assesses and monitors patients before, after and throughout all phases of care.
• Documents patient care records and other forms accurately following policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient safety, and ensures a clean, orderly environment throughout the Center.
• Accurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders/directions.
• Addresses individual patient needs and completes all pre and post-op physician orders.
• Adheres to CDC Bodily Fluid precautions and infectious waste disposal according to policy.
• Maintains compliance with principles of aseptic technique according to accepted standards.
• Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management.
• Counsels and instructs patients and/or patient’s family, communicating a positive and caring attitude.
• Provides verbal and written discharge criteria.
• Delegates activities appropriate to the abilities of available staff members.
• Conducts pre and post-procedure telephone interviews.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.
• Engages in various clerical and recordkeeping duties as needed.
• Demonstrated knowledge of potential exposure to hazardous materials (i.e. patient body fluids, disinfectant chemicals) and location of SDS sheets.
• Participates in the QAPI and Safety Program.

Other Requirements

• Adheres to Center’s policies and procedures.
• Wears identification while on duty.
• Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.
• Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Attends staff meetings and if unable to attend, reads and initials meeting minutes and other documents applicable.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the Center, as well as the focus statement of the department.
• Sets educational opportunities and accepts responsibilities for own professional growth and development.
• Maintains patient right to privacy by not discussing privileged information outside the work area or within hearing range of visitors, family or patient.

Required Skills

• Graduate of a Nursing program.
• Three years clinical experience in the peri-operative setting or procedure healthcare including demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique, working with anesthetized patients, and other clinical situations found in a surgical or procedural setting.
• Must possess a working knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment impacting ASC’s, and the applicable standards of the AAAHC, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory bodies for ambulatory surgery centers.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with physicians and all medical professionals.
• Holds current RN license from the applicable authority.
• Current certification in CPR and, depending on Center policy, ACLS, Critical Care, E.R., or recovery experience.