Perioperative RN — Ambulatory Surgery Center

Springfield Clinic; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Clinic is seeking a Registered Nurse - ASC OR/ARD to provide professional nursing care for surgical patients in an ambulatory setting, managing the nursing process to achieve patient-centered care.

The role involves direct perioperative care, pre-operative assessment, post-anesthesia care, discharge planning, and collaboration with the health care team. Illinois RN licensure and certifications are required with standard timelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• 3–5 years of comparable nursing experience preferred.
• Licensure as an RN in Illinois.
• PALS, ACLS and CPR certifications required within specified timelines.
• Ability to perform post-anesthesia assessment and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, complete pre-operative assessment and administer pre-op orders.
• Provide pre-operative teaching to patients and families; consult with health care team.
• Assess and monitor patients during Phase I Recovery and document records.
• Discharge patients with home care instructions and follow surgeon orders.
• Maintain a neat, stocked facility; check crash cart and equipment daily.
• Complete post-op follow-up calls as needed and adhere to policies.

Skills

Emotional control

Patient-centered care

Fast-paced environment

Education

BSN or higher

Job description

Job Description

The Registered Nurse - ASC OR/ARD is responsible for professional nursing care of the surgical or endoscopic patient and to achieve total patient centered care through use of the nursing process.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse - ASC OR/ARD is responsible for professional nursing care of the surgical or endoscopic patient and to achieve total patient centered care through use of the nursing process.

Job Relationships

Reports to the Nurse Manager-Operative Services

Principal Responsibilities

Nurses will be cross-trained to work other areas in the facility utilizing those nursing skills and techniques necessary to meet the patients' needs and provide quality care. Annual competencies for specific working area must be completed within designated month.

ADMISSION - Greet patient and instruct in changing into appropriate attire. Complete pre-operative assessment, document on appropriate chart forms and administer pre-op orders (i.e. medications, IV's). Provide pre-operative teaching to patients and significant others. Consult with other members of the health care team members regarding patient care.

POST-ANESTHESIA CARE NURSE - Assess and monitor the patient during Phase I Recovery. Complete applicable records. Administer medications as ordered. Ready the carts and restock supplies as needed. Transfer patient to Phase II Recovery when sufficiently recovered from anesthesia following the protocol.

DISCHARGE - Assess and monitor the patient during Phase II Recovery. Administer medications as ordered. Complete necessary chart forms. Assist patient in preparing for discharge and give home instructions with patient education materials. Discharge the patient per orders of the surgeon to a responsible person, following the guidelines as written in the Policy and Procedure Manual.

Maintain the facility in a neat and orderly manner at all times.

Restock supplies as indicated daily.

Check crash cart, defibrillator and medications daily, see that all equipment is present and in working order.

Complete post-op phone calls as needed.

Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.

Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.

Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.

Education/Experience

Perform other job duties as assigned.

Graduate of accredited school of nursing.

Three to five (3-5) years of comparable nursing experience preferred.

Licenses/Certificates

Licensure as an RN in the State of Illinois.

PALS certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within six months of employment.

ACLS certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within six months of employment.

CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Must have the ability to control emotions and maintain composure under stress, using tact and good judgment.

Must be able to adjust to various personalities and situations.

Must maintain professional behavior.

Must possess manual dexterity to handle equipment and appliances.

Must have the ability to control emotions and maintain composure under stress, using tact and good judgment.

Must be capable of stooping, bending and lifting.

Must be able to stand and walk for long periods.

Must appear well groomed.

Working Environment

Conditions include exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue and contagious diseases and/or potentially hazardous materials.

Occasional heavy lifting required.

PHI/Privacy Level

HIPAA1