We are currently seeking a registered nurse for our plastic surgery office three days a week. We are an outpatient surgical center with no night, weekend, or holiday work. The position provides preoperative, circulating, and postoperative nursing at a fully accredited office-based surgery center in Portland, Oregon, focusing on aesthetic plastic surgery. The position is scheduled for Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 7 AM until the last case (usually 5 pm).

This position will work closely with our surgeons, surgical technologists, and anesthesiologists to provide our patients with the safest, most comfortable, and comprehensive care.

What You Will Do:

• Performs preoperative assessment and care evaluation of patients undergoing surgical procedures in a circulating role. Collaborates with the surgical team on the plan of care.
• Intra-operative: Provides knowledge-based technical assistance to the surgeon during the operative procedure according to AORN standards, licensure, state regulation, and facility/practice protocols, including using instruments and medical devices. Coordinates and oversees the room during a case as the circulator.
• Evaluate the patient post-operatively according to facility protocols. Consistently reviews charts for completeness in accordance with documentation protocols prior to and after the surgical procedure. Assures appropriate consent, H/P, diagnostic reports, and relevant information are on the chart prior to the start of the procedure.
• Participates in developing and maintaining established clinic policies, procedures, and objectives as well as quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection prevention programs.

What You Will Need:

• Accredited nursing program graduate with a BSN or equivalent experience and current state RN licensure.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS).
• Circulating operating room and post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) experience is preferred.
• Good judgment, supervision, listening, creativity, conflict resolution, and leadership skills. Must take initiative and provide critical thinking skills to address clinical issues.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Plastic Surgery

Physical setting:

• Ambulatory surgery center
• Clinic
• Operating room
• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, OR 97216: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person