Registered Nurse (PRN) - 1099

Red Rock Surgical Center

Are you an experienced and compassionate nurse in search of schedule flexibility? Our Surgical Center is actively seeking a PRN nurse to become a valuable part of our dynamic team. We are open to hiring individuals as 1099 contractors to provide assistance during staff absences or leaves of absence. We aim to establish a pool of multiple nurses who can readily step in to cover shifts as needed, serving as reliable backups for our team.

Job Summary:

Pre-Op: Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered. Monitors patient and informs surgeon or anesthetist of nursing assessment observed complications.

OR: Supervises and directs patient care in a single operating room. Provides sound clinical judgement and assistance in emergency procedures as well as elective scheduled cases. Serve as a liaison between the surgical team and the patients' families or responsible party.

PACU: Performs nursing care for the patient in the immediate postoperative/post-anesthesia period, assessing and documenting patient’s status upon arrival and throughout the stay in the recovery room. Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered. Monitors patient and informs surgeon or anesthetist of observed complications. Provides discharge instructions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Pre-Op

a. Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate pre op area

b. Assesses and documents the patient’s physical and emotional status upon arrival

c. Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered

d. Monitors patients and informs surgeon or anesthetist of observed complications

e. Performs thorough patient assessment

f. Assists in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient

g. Develops a plan of care for the patient based on the assessment data

h. Informs patient and family about appropriate care and procedure to follow

i. Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and promotes privacy and dignity

j. Assists with supply, drug, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability

k. Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician

l. Accurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders/directions

m. Documents patient care records and other forms accurately following policies and procedures

n. Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about patient’s status

OR

a. Supervises and directs patient care in a single operating room while participating as a team member

b. Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively

c. Provides comfort to patient and addresses needs in the operating room following policies and procedures and safety requirements

d. Identifies the patient and correct surgical procedure

e. Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management before during and after procedure

f. Maintains an effective turnover time

g. Maintains patients’ privacy and dignity

h. Explains intra-operative phase of routine procedures and care to the patient

i. Prepares operating room according to requirements of patient and procedure to be performed

j. Anticipates needs of surgical team and assists anesthesia personnel by supporting patient during administration of anesthesia

k. Assists with the proper and safe positioning of the patient and prepares operative site as directed by physician, policy and procedures

l. Monitors compliance with principles of aseptic technique according to accepted standards

m. Assists with identification and confirmation of operative site

n. Provides continuity of patient care by communicating with other peri-operative care personnel

o. Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician

p. Accurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders/directions

q. Documents patient care records and other forms accurately following policies and procedures

r. Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about patient’s status

PACU

a. Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate postoperative and post-anesthesia phase of care

b. Assesses and documents the patient’s physical and emotional status upon arrival, during and upon discharge in the recovery room

c. Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical procedure and type of anesthesia administered

d. Organizes nursing activities efficiently, considering staff abilities when delegating activities

e. Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care

f. Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice

g. Assists in managing inventory of supplies, drugs, and equipment to maintain availability and stock levels in the postoperative area

h. Maintains order and cleanliness of postoperative area

i. Monitors patients and informs surgeon or anesthetist of observed complications

j. Performs thorough postoperative patient assessment prior to discharge

k. Reviews postoperative instructions and prescriptions from the surgeon with patient and significant other and documents in the patient’s medical record

l. Instructs patient and family about appropriate care to follow upon returning home

m. Determines and documents that patient and significant other understand conditions that require immediate care and method to obtain immediate care

n. Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and promotes privacy and dignity

o. Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician

p. Accurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders/directions

q. Documents patient care records and other forms accurately following policies and procedures

r. Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about patient’s status

Education and Experience:

1. Must be a registered nurse (R.N.) with a current state licensure.

2. Must be proficient in written and verbal communication skills.

3. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, physicians and patient's families.

4. Ability to maintain confidential information concerning personal, financial or medical matters.

5. Effective communication and interpersonal/behavioral skills.

6. Ability to provide support to patient, family members and visitors.

7. BCLS, ACLS

8. ASC experience preferred

Physical/Mental Requirements

1. Ability to sit/stand for a considerable amount of time; ability to walk.

2. Visual and auditory acuity for frequent use of computer, telephone, and use of medical equipment.

3. Ability to perform occasional overhead and low reaching.

4. Physical strength required for equipment needs and patient-care activities.

5. Visual and auditory acuity for timely responsiveness and patient-care assessment activities.

6. Ability to move quickly in response to center needs.

7. Constant and frequent judgment and response, accuracy, attention to detail and organization.

8. Occasional judgment and response to disasters or emergencies, actual events, or drills.

Working Conditions (Environmental)

1. Well-lit and ventilated, with non-hazardous and hazardous equipment.

2. Involves occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids and materials.

Job Types: Part-time, PRN, Per diem

Pay: $32.00 - $45.00 per hour

Physical Setting:

• Ambulatory surgery center
• Clinic

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (with the state of UT) (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• ACLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32 - $45