Registered Nurse, Pre-Op/Post-Op/PACU - PRN, No weekends!

Summary

Achieves nursing care for patients in compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards and ASC policies and procedures. Oversees patient care and ensures adherence to ethical and legal standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs patient care in operating rooms.
• Ensures adherence to accepted standards of practice and complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Directs or assists in patient care as necessary.
• Immediately reports unusual occurrences to charge personnel and documents appropriately.
• Demonstrates primary nursing accountability through coordination, communication, and continuity of care.
• Assesses, prioritizes, plans, and implements patient care effectively.
• Maintains accurate and legible medical records.
• Participates in continuing education, staff meetings, and Q.A.P.I. programs.
• Fulfills physician orders and follows management directives.
• Works collaboratively with other departments and maintains a positive work environment.
• Trains new staff as needed.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Recognizes the importance of each department and interacts appropriately with other departments.

Qualifications

• Able to assess, prioritize, plan, and implement patient care effectively.
• Ability to respond to emergent situations.
• Positive, friendly, courteous, and professional demeanor.
• Effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and other staff.
• Able to work within a team and manage time effectively.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a group.
• Minimal absences and adherence to assigned work schedules and hours.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• One year of previous nursing experience in at least one of the following settings is preferred: surgical, ambulatory surgical center (ASC), Pre/Post-Op, PACU, ICU, Medical Surgical, Telemetry, or Operating Room.

Licenses and Credentials

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) License required in the state where the worksite is located.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.

Systems and Technology

• Knowledge of Amkai Office and Amkai Charts Database software.
• Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Experience with printer, copier, telephone, and fax.

Physical Requirements

The role requires frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—is required 100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.