Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Surgery Center

Novant Health; Parish Place (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Ambulatory Surgical Center to provide primary nursing care in a dynamic ASC setting. You will coordinate pre-admission assessments and work four days per week, typically 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, averaging 32–36 hours weekly.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, rapid response to acuity changes, collaboration with the care team, medication administration, and patient/family education throughout their recovery.

Qualifications

• Two-year Associate Degree in Nursing is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• One year of ASC, PACU or operating room experience is preferred.
• Current RN licensure in the appropriate state is required.
• ACLS and PALS certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and prioritize patients across a wide range of conditions, injuries, and acuity levels.
• Respond quickly to changing patient needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver coordinated care.
• Administer medications, treatments, and emergency interventions in a fast-paced environment.
• Educate, support, and advocate for patients and families throughout their emergency care experience.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Telephone triage

Priority setting

Age-appropriate care

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

ACLS

PALS

Job description

What We Offer

The Registered Nurse ASC is expected to work in a primary nursing area for the center. The Registered Nurse ASC is able to function as a team member in an ASC environment through cross-training to other primary areas including but not limited to assisting with turnover, and all other aspects of day-to-day ASC operations. The RN ASC is also responsible for the coordination of the telephone pre-admission assessment process for patients in the ASC environment.

Schedule: Four days per week, typically 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, averaging approximately 32–36 hours per week. Start and end times may vary occasionally based on the surgical schedule and operational needs. The scheduled weekday off will vary based on staffing and PTO coverage.

What You'll Do

• Assess and prioritize patients across a wide range of conditions, injuries, and acuity levels
• Respond quickly to changing patient needs using critical thinking, clinical judgment, and evidence-based practice
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver coordinated care
• Administer medications, treatments, and emergency interventions in a fast-paced environment
• Educate, support, and advocate for patients and families throughout their emergency care experience

What We're Looking For

• Education:
  • 2 Year / Associate Degree, required. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
• Experience:One year of ASC, PACU or operating room experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
  • ACLS and PALS, preferred.
• Additional Skills (required):Must have a thorough understanding of role of RN and ability to carry out the functions as stated in the NC nurse practice act. Ability to set priorities and organize workload of unit. Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify care according to patient’s age. Has the ability to interpret information to identify each patient’s requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs. Proficient in telephone screening and interviewing skills.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

159346