Surgery Center - Registered Nurse (PRN)

Part-time PRN position at the Semmes Murphey Clinic Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). Hours are approximately 6:45 am – 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday; closed weekends and holidays. PRN requires a minimum of two shifts per pay period (biweekly) and availability on one Friday per month. PRN employees are not eligible for benefits.

About the role

Work closely with a comprehensive team to provide personalized patient care in pre- and post-operative and/or procedural settings.

Responsibilities

• Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned patients.
• Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintains awareness of patient comfort and safety needs.
• Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess patient condition.
• Explains procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by the physician and/or surgery center policy, including patient and family instruction.

Requirements

• Minimum: Associate’s degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• One (1) year of experience as an RN.
• Active RN license in Tennessee or a compact state.
• Current BLS certification.

Preferred: ACLS certification, prior Ambulatory Surgery Center experience.

Skills

• Proficient computer skills to process, store, and retrieve health information; knowledge of data entry and coding software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word), electronic medical records (EMR), and medical practice software.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret verbal orders and directions.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work with focused concentration and make frequent clinical judgments.