Ambulatory Surgery Center Registered Nurse Per Diem

Apollo Surgery Center; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Apollo Surgery Center, a GI endoscopy facility in Lancaster, CA, seeks a per diem Registered Nurse to support patient care during operative courses. Responsibilities include pre-, intra-, and post-operative assessment, planning and coordination of care, and patient-family education to ensure safe discharge.

Required are 3 years of nursing experience, CA RN licensure in good standing, BLS and ACLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Nursing: 3 years (Required)
• ACLS (Required)
• BLS Certification (required)
• RN licensure in good standing (CA)

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-op, intra-op, and post-op patient assessments. Documents the nursing process.
• Completes initial assessment of patient condition and response to treatment and initiates follow-up as needed.
• Instructs patients and families in basic health teaching and discharge planning.
• Revises plan of care based on health status intra-operatively.
• Coordinates nursing interventions to achieve outcomes and readiness for discharge.
• Directs and provides patient care in emergency situations and analyzes care against standards.
• Practices infection control and standard/universal precautions.
• Assists with housekeeping tasks to ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Nursing

Per diem

Education

RN license

CA licensure

Job description

Apollo Surgery Center is a GI Endoscopy center located in Lancaster, CA. We are seeking a per diem registered nurse to join our team that offers an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth. The Ambulatory Surgery Center RN will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and coordinating patient care throughout the operative course. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the achievement of patient outcomes through implementation of critical pathways and in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the facility.

• The ASC has 3 procedure rooms with 4 pre-op and 7 post-op beds and specializes in gastroenterology services to include colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures.
• It is an exciting time and opportunity to join our team!

Responsibilities:

• Performs pre-op, intra-op, and post-op patient assessments. Documents the nursing process.
• Completes initial assessment of patient condition and response to treatment and initiates follow-up as needed. Includes the patient and family/significant other in developing the initial plan of care and establishing goals.
• Develops and implements a plan to meet learning needs, instructing patients and families in basic health teaching and discharge planning.
• Demonstrates ability to revise plan of care based on changes in health status intra-operatively.
• Coordinates nursing interventions to enhance achievement of expected outcomes and to ensure readiness for discharge.
• Demonstrates ability to direct and provide patient care in emergency situations. Analyzes nursing care provided in the facility related to the established standards of care.
• Practices infection control, standard precautions and universal precautions as instructed or trained.
• Assists with housekeeping tasks as necessary to provide a safe environment for patient’s, teammates, physicians, guests.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management.

Job Type: Per diem, Weekdays, dayshift as needed

Required Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Experience:

• Nursing: 3 years (Required)
• Outpatient surgery/procedure, GI, OR and/or medical/surgical nursing preferred.

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (required)
• RN (Required) CA licensure to practice in good standing.
• ACLS (Required)

Compensation: From $45/hr

Healthcare setting: Outpatient

Medical Specialty: Ambulatory Procedure Center (GI)