SUMMARY: As the Registered Nurse (RN), you will be responsible for acting as the supervisor of the patient, while in the preoperative, operative, and recovery room areas, including direct supervision of the medical assistants, acting as patient advocate, and ensuring that quality care is administered. You will be responsible for providing quality care using the nursing process, the medical plan of care and organizational policies. You should be able to communicate professionally, be highly organized, have a strong customer service background, possess excellent computer and organizational skills, and embody a welcoming/friendly demeanor.

Your schedule will vary, dependent on the operational hours of the office as surgery/physician schedules dictate. You must have the flexibility to work within these hours of operation, including early mornings or late evenings as needed.

Job Duties & Essential Functions:

• Educate patient and family on surgical procedures and set appropriate expectations
• Review patient health questionnaires and medical clearance; address any concerns prior to procedure
• Assess patient charts for accuracy and review patient history, records baseline, physical status, and any change in status; relay to physician as appropriate
• Provide emotional support for patients pre and post operatively
• Provide timely and accurate communication to all surgical staff; update frequently
• Review medical clearances and any necessary pre-operative tests to ensure completeness; report necessary history to anesthesia
• Assess and interview patients to establish baseline vital signs and physical status; report and accurately document observations to operating team
• Assist patients to operative suite and recovery areas while assessing the postoperative status, receiving report from circulating OR Nurse; assure patient comfort
• Assist in the discharging of patients
• Obtain and stock supplies and equipment as needed
• Maintain knowledge of drugs used and administer safely and accurately as required and directed by a physician provider
• Remove outdated/expired items monthly and as needed
• Dispose of contaminated needle containers in appropriate receptacle
• Assist with sterile processing duties as needed
• Additional tasks as assigned and directed by your supervisor

Required Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse license in CT required
• Bachelor's of Nursing is preferred but not required
• Minimum of 2 years management/supervisory experience; preferably within an ASC setting
• Current ACLS/BLS certification required
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
• Above average customer service skills and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual Spanish a plus
• Experience within an ASC setting preferred

Working Conditions:

• Normal peri-operative environment with exposure to chemical odors, cleaning solvents and other hazardous materials. Must follow established procedures to ensure safety.
• Exposure to possible injury when working with electrical equipment and lasers which require care and following proper safety procedures.
• Based on the OSHA guidelines for protection against exposure to Hepatitis and HIV, this position is described as Category I. This means that this position has exposure to blood and body fluids. Policies are in place for Universal Precautions identifying exposure risks and appropriate barrier protection.