Registered Nurse Surgery Center

About the role

Azura Vascular Care in Los Angeles is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) for our outpatient surgery center. Hours are Monday through Friday with one Saturday per month. Typical shifts are 8 hours. On the weekends you work, you will have one day off during the week.

Responsibilities

• Supports the organization's mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy.
• Adheres to the organization's compliance program, including regulatory and organizational policy requirements.
• Provides direct nursing care pre, during, and post-procedure, under the direction of the Facility Manager, Director of Nursing, and/or Charge Registered Nurse, using standard nursing techniques to assist the physician in optimal patient outcomes following facility policies and procedures.
• Ensures outstanding quality of patient care, as defined by the organization's quality goals, to ensure that organization policies and procedures are followed.
• Addresses and acts on adverse events and action thresholds in collaboration with facility management.
• Maintains integrity of medical records and other organization administrative and operational records.
• Complies with all data collection and auditing activities.
• Maintains facility environmental integrity and safety.
• Obtains necessary medical history, discusses procedure, and performs nursing assessment on the day of the procedure.
• Monitors patient condition before, during, and after the procedure, especially patients having moderate sedation and contrast media injections for possible complications or reactions.
• Communicates patient-related issues to facility management, as needed.
• Completes documentation of patient information from admission to discharge in an accurate manner.
• Confirms written orders, consents, and lab work are completed and documented in accordance with facility policies.
• Administers medications and IV moderate sedation to patients as directed per physician’s orders, and in compliance with organization, company, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Acts as a scrub technologist to assist the physician during procedure as needed, maintaining a sterile technique.
• Assists with patient workflow by transporting patients as needed.
• Performs point-of-care laboratory testing as directed per physician’s orders and in compliance with organization, company, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Performs IV insertion as per physician orders.
• Performs additional tasks as designated by Physician, practicing in compliance with state regulations.
• Provides regular and effective communication with physicians on an as-needed basis.
• Attends and participates in CQI meetings with physicians, reporting on assigned topics.
• Aids facility management in verifying all necessary instruments and equipment.
• Aids in the completion and reporting of state-required adverse event reports and reporting internally as per organization/FMC policy and procedure.
• Operates appropriate facility equipment and technology, including but not limited to, patient monitors, defibrillators, medical recording devices, sterilizers, and computers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Inspections operation of all facility equipment and reports malfunctions and maintenance needs to ensure the safe and effective operation of all vascular access equipment.
• Inspections operation of all facility operating systems, including temperature checks in appropriate areas and physical structure of the facility, and reports any issues to the Facility Manager.
• Ensures a clean, safe, and sanitary environment in the vascular access facility at all times.
• Ensures all blood spills are immediately addressed according to the organization/FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies.
• Aids in the efficient utilization of medication, laboratory, inventory, supplies, and equipment to achieve supply cost goals following all guidelines established in the organization formularies.
• Aids in the development and revision of any applicable policies and procedures related to the facility to ensure continuous process improvement.
• Aids in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities including monthly reports and attending meetings as required.
• Aids in maintaining medication supply, including inventory control, checking for expired medications, and ensuring appropriate recording of controlled substances as required by law.
• Aids in completing usage logs for all medications with appropriate documentation, as well as, records of drug disposal in accordance with local, state, and federal law.
• Aids in maintaining facility supply inventory, including ordering and restocking of supplies as needed.
• Examines emergency equipment and supplies, including stocking of the crash cart on a regular basis.
• Completes medical records in an accurate manner in compliance with organization policies and procedures prior to discharge of the patient.
• Performs chart audits on a regular basis.
• Aids in facility regulatory and accreditation surveys and action plans to address any deficiencies.
• Aids in completing state required records for all implanted devices in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with organization/FMS records management guidelines.
• Participates in staff meetings, training, and orientation as assigned.
• Complies with HIPAA policies and standards regarding patient information and medical records.
• Assists with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate's Degree desirable; and Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.).
• Current appropriate state licensure and ACLS certification required.
• 4 - 6 years' related experience preferred.
• Office-Based Surgical Center/Ambulatory Surgical Center/Vascular Access, Cardiac Cath Lab, or a combination of ASC, surgical, Interventional Radiology and ICU/CCU or emergency department experience preferred.
• Proficient in the use of computers and related software such as Microsoft Office is necessary.
• Proficient in IV insertion.
• Proficient in cardiac rhythm recognition.
• Experience with Medical database software.
• Certified in BLS & ACLS successfully completed course certifications.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave, and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance.

Pay

The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies. Hourly Rate: $41.00 - $68.00

Schedule

Hours are Monday through Friday with one Saturday per month. Typical shifts are 8 hours. On the weekends you work, you will have one day off during the week.