Registered Nurse Surgery Center

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Serves the organization's mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the organization's Compliance Program, including regulatory and organizational policy requirements.

QUALITY

• Supports and drives organization quality standards through meeting regulatory and accrediting body requirements and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).
• Ensures compliance with data collection and auditing activities.
• Maintains facility environmental integrity and safety.

PATIENT

• Performs nursing assessment and obtains necessary medical history.
• Provides patient education and addresses patient concerns.
• Completes documentation accurately from admission to discharge.
• Administers medications and IV moderate sedation as directed.
• Assists with patient workflow and transports patients as needed.
• Performs point-of-care laboratory testing and IV insertion.
• Acts as a scrub technologist during procedures.

PHYSICIANS

• Communicates regularly with physicians and participates in CQI meetings.
• Aids in verifying necessary instruments and equipment.
• Aids in reporting adverse events and internal reporting.

Maintenance/Technical

• Operates and inspects facility equipment and technology.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.
• Addresses blood spills and ensures proper handling of hazardous materials.

Administrative

• Utilizes resources efficiently to achieve supply cost goals.
• Develops and revises policies and procedures for continuous process improvement.
• Participates in CQI activities and completes usage logs for medications.
• Assists with maintaining facility supply inventory and emergency equipment.
• Completes state-required records for implanted devices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Regular desk and computer work.
• Frequent prolonged periods of standing.
• Heavy lifting and moving of patients and equipment.
• Extended periods wearing protective gear.
• Work environment with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.
• Exposure to infectious, contagious diseases/materials and radiation.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate's Degree desirable.
• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.).
• Current appropriate state licensure and ACLS certification required.

Experience and Required Skills

• 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 computers and related software such as Microsoft Office.
• Proficient in IV insertion and cardiac rhythm recognition.
• Experience with medical database software.
• Certified in BLS & ACLS.

Pay and Benefits

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. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.