PRN Registered Nurse, Outpatient Surgery

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Fairbanks (AK); Presencial; USD 51.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking a flexible Registered Nurse (RN) to join an ambulatory surgery center in Fairbanks, AK on a PRN basis. The role supports perioperative care for outpatient urologic procedures, collaborating with two urologists, anesthesia, and nursing staff.

Shifts are mostly Wednesdays and may vary in length. Strong preference for Wednesday availability; no guaranteed hours. EPA: early start times, potential short shifts to 12 hours, with flexible scheduling depending on the

Formación

• 2-4 years of experience preferred.
• Active Alaska RN license in good standing.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Ability to work Wednesdays is highly preferred.
• Previous perioperative, ambulatory surgery, PACU, or OR nursing experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Identifies patient care requirements by establishing rapport with patients and staff.
• Provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, and friends.
• Educates patients and families on condition, medications, and self-care skills.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Communication

Infection control

Documentation

Team collaboration

PACU/OR experience

Educación

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Descripción del empleo

What Registered Nurse contributes to Cardinal Health
We are seeking a flexible, team-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) to join our small, single-operating-room Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) on a PRN basis. Our center specializes in outpatient urologic procedures for patients of Fairbanks Urology, working closely with two urologists, anesthesia personnel, and fellow nursing staff.

Surgeries are currently scheduled on Wednesdays, and availability on Wednesdays is strongly preferred. This is a PRN position with no guaranteed hours, and scheduling needs will vary based on the surgical schedule and patient volume. Cases begin early in the day, and end times vary depending on when procedures are completed and patients have safely transitioned through recovery. Shifts may be as short as a few hours or extend up to 12 hours. There may also be Wednesdays when staffing is not needed, depending on the surgical schedule and operational needs. Flexibility with scheduling and shift length is essential for this position.

Responsibilities

• Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements.
• Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
• Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions.
• Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following company and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, Oncology Nursing Society and other governing agency regulations.
• Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel when necessary.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, safe medication administration, mixing, and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Updates and maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Maintains a respectful cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience, preferred
• Associate's degree in Nursing
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred
• Active Alaska RN license in good standing
• CPR/BLS certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Ability to work Wednesdays is highly preferred
• Previous perioperative, ambulatory surgery, PACU, or OR nursing experience, preferred

Location

Denali Biomedical

2485 Chief Williams Dr

Fairbanks, AK 99709

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks
• Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve
• Applies judgment within defined parameters
• Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects
• Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy

Anticipated hourly range:$37 per hour - $58.08 per hour

Bonus eligible:No

Benefits:Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws

Application window anticipated to close: 12/21/2026

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.