Registered Nurse

AMSURG; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Endoscopy Center, an AMSURG-managed ambulatory surgery center, is seeking an RN with MA licensure to support pre-anesthesia care and patient management in a high-standard clinical setting. The nurse will ensure patient safety, administer medications, and collaborate with the healthcare team to maintain smooth perioperative flow.

Requirements include an active MA RN license, 1 year of ambulatory surgery experience, CPR/ACLS-PALS, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• RN with active license in MA
• One year of nursing experience, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center
• CPR certification and/or ACLS-PALS certification
• Strong ethical and moral character references
• Basic computer skills

Responsibilities

• Uses equipment effectively following manufacturer’s instruction for use
• Assists with inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the admission area
• Maintains order and cleanliness of PreOp/Admitting area
• Active participation in the pre-anesthesia care process
• Administers medication(s) per physician order
• Documents patient-care records accurately and timely

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Commonwealth Endoscopy Center
120 West Center St, Ste 11
West Bridgewater, Ma 02379

Commonwealth Endoscopy Center is a state of the art ambulatory surgical center that is Medicare Certified and accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare. The doctors, nurses and staff at Commonwealth Endoscopy Center, Inc appreciate the confidence you have placed upon us. We strive to meet your satisfaction by providing the utmost professional care to you, our patient.

The Center’s management company, 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.

Essential Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Uses equipment effectively following manufacturer’s instruction for use
• Uses proper techniques and procedures according to accepted standards of practice
• Assists with inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the admission area
• Maintains order and cleanliness of PreOp/Admitting area
• Actively participates as a team member in support of the total pre-anesthesia care process
• Per Center Policy, uses two patient identifiers, identifies and validates the patient and procedure to be performed
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the pre-procedure area
• Provides comfort and reassurance to patient
• Maintains patient’s privacy and dignity
• Utilizes the nursing process to perform safe and individualized nursing care throughout the pre-procedure process
• Administers medication(s) per order of physician
• Accurately comprehends and interprets physician orders and direction
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of patient care
• Evaluates patient condition and maintains accurate documentation during pre-anesthesia period
• Using the nursing assessment, monitors, and reports any observed abnormalities to the other members of the healthcare team
• Documents patient-care records and other forms accurately, legibly and in a timely manner, following policies and procedures
• Develops a plan of care, based on patient needs, related to the planned procedure and type of anesthesia
• Assesses the physical and emotional status of the patient in preparation of the planned procedure
• Reviews post-procedure instructions with patient and responsible adult
• Determines and documents patient and responsible adult understanding of the discharge instructions and indications for seeking emergent care
• Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management
• Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively
• Assesses each patient for fall precautions and addresses per Center policy
• Assists or supervises patients attire change (as necessary)
• 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)
• Transports patients as needed, observing policies, procedures, and safety requirements
• Attends all required education
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

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

EOE Statement

AMSURG is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age (40 or older), race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: [e-mail]. Please include your full name, the role you’re applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process.