Ambulatory Surgery Center of Western New York

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Report to: Nurse Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary: Maintains responsibility for the care of the postoperative patient during the recovery process up until discharge.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Readies the area at beginning of day and restocks as necessary.*

2. Introduces self to patient and family

3. Verifies procedure done, provides care appropriate to surgical procedure

4. Explains post-op process and provides physical, emotional and educational support to patient.*

5. Provides attire necessary for procedures.*

6. Able to assess patient and maintain IV access.

7. Checks chart for medical record completeness.*

8. Communicates with staff on patient’s history and surgical course.

9. Administers medications and treatments in a competent, timely manner.*

10. Recognizes actual or potential problems and communicates them appropriately.*

11. Utilizes equipment safely and appropriately.*

12. Maintains patient safety and comfort.*

13. Assists in procedure rooms and pre-operative area as required.*

14. Responsible to maintain case preference cards with necessary documentation.*

15. Exercises ability to perform CLIA waived testing.*

16. Provides care appropriate to age of patients.*

17. Maintains proper quality control of lab equipment.*

18. Makes post operative telephone calls as required.*

19. Maintains a clean and safe working environment.*

20. Maintains appropriate logs as required.*

21. Participates in quality management initiatives.*

22. Participates in the economical use of supplies.*

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and one to two years related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing software and inventory software.

Certificates and Licenses:

New York State RN License

ACLS recommended

PALS recommended

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move patients. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

I have reviewed the above position description with my supervisor and understand this to be a guideline for my current job duties. I understand that management retains the discretion to add or change duties in my position at any time. This position description will be used in evaluating my job performance.