Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Surgery Center, (Operating Room) Part Time, Day

Job Summary

The Level II Competent Registered Nurse is clinically able to care for patients. This role collaborates with the healthcare team to improve patient care by implementing evidence-based knowledge.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate nursing care, including oversight of licensed and unlicensed personnel.
• Coordinate involvement of the patient, family, and health team members in patient care, including patient/family teaching and discharge planning.
• Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and other pertinent information to/from other health care team members.
• Affirm leadership to define standards of excellence for patient care; participate in improvement of patient care services.
• Participate in, contribute to, and integrate performance improvement into care delivery and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Provide input to the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs.
• Participate in unit, departmental, and hospital committees for formulation of nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
• Completes the Pre-Admission Testing Nursing Assessment.
• Verifies the correct patient, correct spelling of name, and date of birth. Verifies procedure and/or surgery.
• Completes the Pre-Operative Teaching/Interview Sheet and provides educational material including information regarding medications on day of surgery, pain expectations, NPO guidelines, and smoking before surgery.
• Collections and minimally processes specimens.
• Performs blood collection by venipuncture and dermal puncture from patients of all ages accurately and efficiently following proper laboratory standards and procedures.
• Maintains effective inventory of supplies.
• Performs electrocardiograms.
• Performs electrocardiogram exams on patients.
• Maintains effective inventory of supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Compensation Pay Range: $42.32 - $53.86 USD Hourly
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and has experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Valid RN License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state required.
• A BSN is not required for RNs assigned to FASCHA.
• BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• Minimum of 1 year OR RN experience or equivalent required.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) - Compensation Pay Range: $40.59 - $51.65 USD Hourly
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and has experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Valid RN License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state required.
• A BSN is not required for RNs assigned to FASCHA.
• BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• Minimum of 1 year OR RN experience or equivalent required.

Mental Requirements

• Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Capacity to cope with difficult situations.
• Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards

• Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals.
• Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Compensation Pay Range

$40.59 - $53.86 USD Hourly

Required Physical Requirements

• Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands;
• Frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting;
• Ability to lift 35 lbs.;
• Ability to push and pull 20 lbs.;
• Auditory and visual skills to include color determination;
• Ability to work in confined spaces;
• Ability to reach above/overhead.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mary Washington Healthcare does not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE).