Register Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse, Aesthetic Ambulatory Surgery Center

Responsible To: RN Charge Nurse, ASC

Responsible For: Aesthetic Surgery Patients – Procedural/Surgical Care – Preop, Post OP and Interoperative

Overtime Status: 32 hour week with little to no OT

Job Summary:

Responsible for providing professional nursing care in the Peri-op, PACU and Ambulatory Surgery setting for patients.

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities:

Patient Care–

• Preoperative assessments
• Patient education/answer questions related to procedure
• Start IVs and medications
• Monitor Vitals
• OR Circulator – assist in OR
• Monitor patients in recovery (PACU)
• Address questions/complications/concerns
• Educate patients/families on discharge instructions

Collaboration and Communication-

• Work collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members regarding patient status and care plans.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient care activities in EHR.
• Responds to and triage incoming surgery patient calls (preop and post-op).

Quality and Safety-

• Adhere to ASC policies, procedures, and regulatory standards to ensure patient safety and high-quality care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the continuous improvement of care delivery.
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of medications and medical supplies.
• Stay current with best practices and advancements in ambulatory surgery nursing.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Professional Development-

• Engage in ongoing professional development and continuing education to maintain licensure and enhance clinical skills.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and performance evaluations.

Qualifications-

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
• PALS certification preferred
• Minimum of 2-3 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year in a surgical or periop but new graduates are welcome to apply and will also be considered.

Benefits-

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, vision insurance, and 401k options.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• No weekends, evenings or holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Join our team and contribute to delivering exceptional patient care in our state-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgery Center. We look forward to meeting you!