RN Same Day Surgery PRN

About the Role

As a highly-skilled Nurse in Same Day Surgery, you will provide excellent patient care to individuals during operative and invasive procedures. Our team works collaboratively to support each other, and we are looking for an amazing nurse who values patient care as much as we do.

• Perform general nursing duties and be competent in all OR procedures as verified by specific competencies.
• Facilitate smooth and efficient room turnover and patient flow.
• Complete all paperwork and computer charting to ensure accurate and timely documentation and patient charges.
• Rely on previous experience to anticipate and meet the needs of the surgeon.
• Facilitate communications between patient, surgeon, OR staff, family, and other departments as needed.
• Follow patient and employee safety/security policies and protocols, including hand hygiene, use of universal precautions, personal protective equipment, and adherence to isolation procedures.
• Act in a composed and professional manner, especially under pressure.

Position Details

• Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for predictability.
• Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff.
• Continuous investment in equipment, including surgical instruments, devices, and patient positioning for patient safety and workflow efficiency.
• Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care and surgical workflow improvement.
• On-call is required during select non-business hours.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process.
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team consisting of providers, surgeons, surgical technologists, and more.
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly.
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment, and follow-up measures.

Requirements

• Current State of Utah Registered Nurse License or compact.
• Associate degree in Nursing.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification.
• One or more years of OR experience required.

Benefits

Brigham City Community Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

About the Facility

Brigham City Community Hospital has been the primary center of medicine for Box Elder County for more than 35 years. This 49-plus bed facility is committed to ensuring quality medical care is provided to the residents of northern Utah. The facility utilizes the most up-to-date technology available with a state-of-the-art imaging center, including an in-house MRI, a nuclear medicine scanner, and digital mammography. At the same time, the facility maintains a warm, friendly atmosphere that eases the stress of hospitalization for patients and enhances the work environment for employees.

Located at the “top” of Utah, Brigham City offers the lure of outdoor living with the modern amenities and culture of nearby cities. Northern Utah features scenic mountains, world-class recreational venues, and a family-friendly feel.

We are part of the HCA Healthcare network, which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country, offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA and Brigham City Community Hospital are all about caring for people, and that care extends to patients, families, and our colleagues.