AMSURG is a nationally recognized leader in the strategic and operational management of ambulatory surgery centers with medical specialties ranging from gastroenterology to ophthalmology and orthopedics. With more than 250 surgery centers across the U.S., we partner with physicians and health systems to deliver the highest standards of patient care and quality. For more information, please access our website: https://www.amsurg.com/. Through AMSURG, our clinician-led organization is changing the face of healthcare by delivering high-quality care that puts the patient first.

Benefits:

At AMSURG, we offer benefits at the speed of your life. Our wide range of health and welfare benefits allow you to choose the right coverage for you and your family. Qualifying employees are eligible to enroll on the 1^st of the month, following 30 days of employment. AMSURG offers a variety of health and welfare benefit options to help protect your health and promote your wellbeing. Benefits offered include but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Limited Healthcare FSA, FSAs for Transportation and Parking & HSAs, and a matching 401(K) Plan.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the designated Nurse Manager, the Part Time (PT) Staff Nurse is responsible for professional, direct patient care in the nurse role. The PT Staff Nurse will utilize the nursing process within their scope of practice to assess, develop nursing diagnosis, develop plan of care, implement plan of care, monitor for effectiveness, and adjust appropriately, for patient’s plan of care. The Staff Nurse is responsible for care, in areas assigned, within the Surgery Center, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing
• RN with active license, no restrictions (DE)
• One (1) year of nursing experience, preferably, in an ambulatory surgery center
• CPR certification and/or ACLS-PALS certification (as required by Center)
• Strong ethical and moral character references
• Basic computer skills

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows all policies and procedures of the Center
• Uses equipment effectively following manufacturer’s instruction for use
• Uses proper techniques and procedures according to accepted standards of practice
• Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively
• Continuously assess and monitors the physical and emotional status of the patient and documents and reports per policy and procedure
• Uses two patient identifiers to assure correct patient and “ask don’t tell” to identify correct procedure and physician
• Addresses patient needs specific to the anticipated procedure
• Transports patients, as needed, observing policies, procedures and safety requirements
• Verifies and explains procedure with the patient and discusses plan of care prior to transporting to procedure room
• Provides comfort and reassurance to each patient
• Maintains patients privacy and dignity
• Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide safe continuity of patient care
• Actively participates as a team member in support of the total endoscopy process
• Organizes time, activities, equipment, supplies and personnel to provide efficient, cost effective patient care
• Delegates’ activities appropriate to the abilities of available staff members
• Supervises and directs patient care in pre, intra and post- op
• Reviews patient’s medical record and needs to provide continuity of care in collaboration with other members of
the healthcare team and communicates variances
• Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time
• Assists with supplies, drugs and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability ; maintains order
and cleanliness of pre procedure area(s), endoscopy room and PACU
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare for the patient in their assigned area according to
requirements of the patient, physician and procedure to include but not limited to, assembling and providing
functions equipment, supplies and instruments including sterilization and high level disinfection of supplies and equipment
• Administers medication (s) per order of the physician and documents appropriately
• Monitors and reports any abnormal observed complications to the anesthesia provider and physician
• Accurately comprehends and interprets physician orders and direction, following policy and procedures
• Documents in the patients medical record and other forms accurately, legibly and timely in a timely manner, following policies and procedures
• Proper aseptic and sterile techniques are used according to acceptable standards of practice – monitors and identifies breaks in sterile technique
• Demonstrates ongoing competencies with patient assessment and appropriate interventions when variances occur
• Assesses each patient for fall precautions and addresses per policy
• Successfully able to start patient peripheral IV
• Participates in the time out
• Uses the Safe Surgical checklist
• Works collaboratively with healthcare team to ensure physician preference cards are maintained and updated as needed
• Handles and logs tissue specimens correctly and accurately according to policy and procedures
• Ensures the appropriate and safe positioning of the patient meeting patient needs and the planned procedure and monitors throughout the procedure
• Monitors and assess patient for recovery from anesthesia
• Prepares patient for discharge to include: assisting with dressing, discharge instructions, medication reconciliation and follow-up physician appointment with patient and responsible adult
• Determines and documents patient and responsible adult understanding of the discharge instructions and indications for seeking emergent care indications for seeking emergent care
• Develops a plan of care, based on patient needs, related to the procedure and type of anesthesia
• Attends all required education
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned

We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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Part-Time RN (Pre, Intra & Post procedure Care Endoscopy)

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