RN (Outpatient Surgery)

Sullivan County Community Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

The Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan, IN, is seeking an Ambulatory Surgery RN for a part-time professional role. The position focuses on perioperative assessment, preoperative and postoperative care, and collaboration with the surgical team.

Qualified candidates will have RN licensure in Indiana, CPR and ACLS, and 1–2 years of clinical experience. Strong English communication and ability to follow procedures are essential for patient safety and care quality.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school; RN licensed in Indiana.
• 1–2 years clinical experience preferred.
• Experience in preoperative and postoperative care with PACU standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients using PACU standards and initiate care.
• Document assessments and patient responses to care.
• Communicate with medical staff to coordinate patient care.
• Demonstrate independent decision-making and problem solving.
• Participate in hospital quality assurance and improvement.

Skills

Clinical experience

Nursing process

Communication skills

English literacy

Problem solving

Education

RN or LPN

Job description

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Ambulatory Surgery Part Time Professional Sullivan, IN, US

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing – RN/LPN

Experience/Skills

• Preferably has at least one to two years’ experience in a clinical setting
• Acquires Outpatient Surgery education through clinical experience, on-the-job training, inservices, and continuing education
• Exhibits skills in assessment of patients, preoperative care, and postoperative care
• Recommended membership in AORN
• Proficiently reads, writes, and understands English
• Accurately reads fine print, supply labels, patient identification bracelets, the surgical schedule, and policies and procedures
• Accurately hears and follows verbal instructions
• Pushes and pulls heavy objects such as gurneys, patient beds, and OR beds
• Lifts patients and heavy boxes weighing up to 40 pounds

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the state of Indiana
• CPR
• ACLS

Working Conditions

• Works in a well-lit, air-conditioned environment with a temperature of 65ºF-72ºF and humidity of 45%-55%
• Wears hospital-provided scrub attire while on duty

ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations

RN Duties – Assessment/Planning

• Incorporates current clinical knowledge with established nursing practice to perform nursing intervention using the nursing process
• Applies knowledge of illness, trauma, surgical procedures, and anesthesia practice to the patient process
• Assesses the patient according to PACU standards and policies and initiates patient care based on the assessment process and the preadmissions process
• Evaluates the patient response to the care given to monitor the desired outcome
• Re-evaluates care as changes in patient condition occur
• Documents and updates assessments, interventions, and patient response to medical and nursing care
• Demonstrates independent decision-making and effective problem-solving related to patient care issues

RN Duties – Communication & Accountability

• Uses all available sources of patient assessment information to ensure accurate data for nursing process
• Interacts appropriately with the medical staff and peers to benefit patient care
• Communicates pertinent information to coworkers, peers, and coordinators to facilitate patient care and/or departmental functioning
• Acts as a resource person regarding patient care and departmental policies and procedures for orientees, students, and other appropriate personnel
• Communicates with the patient in a way they understand
• Communicates assessment information with appropriate nursing staff at time of patient discharge
• Displays accountability by decision-making based on sound nursing judgment
• Demonstrates accountability for the patient’s right to considerate, private, and respectful care
• Sets priorities in planning and implementing nursing care using sound nursing judgment
• Accepts responsibility for completion of patient care assignments
• Demonstrates ability to perform in a professional manner during crises and emergency situations
• Uses and supervises the use of supplies and equipment economically
• Participates in hospital and/or community activities to promote the growth of nursing and patient care
• Works on nursing department committees
• Participates in medical and nursing department monitoring, quality assurance, and improvement procedures