What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Registered Nurse (RN) position at US Foot and Ankle Specialists?
We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) team. This role provides comprehensive perioperative nursing care across pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-anesthesia recovery (PACU) settings and also serves as the facility’s Safety Officer, supporting compliance with AAAHC standards. The ideal candidate is collaborative, organized, and committed to patient safety and continuous quality improvement.
This is a part-time role totaling 24 hours per month, including clinical and administrative responsibilities.
Schedule & Hours
- 2 clinical days per month in the surgery center:
- 1 Local Anesthesia Days
- 1 IV Sedation Days
- Administrative Time:
- 1 day (8 hours) per month dedicated to administrative/Safety Officer duties
Key Responsibilities
- Provide perioperative nursing care including pre-op assessments, circulating support during procedures, and PACU recovery
- Verify patient histories, consents, and required documentation
- Monitor patient condition, vital signs, pain levels, and recovery progress
- Educate patients and families on post-operative care, medications, and discharge instructions
- Accurately document all nursing care in the electronic health record
Safety Officer & Compliance Duties
- Serve as the designated Safety Officer for the facility
- Support compliance with AAAHC standards related to patient safety, infection prevention, emergency preparedness, and risk management
- Conduct and document safety rounds, drills, and risk assessments
- Review incident reports and support quality improvement initiatives
- Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities
- Maintain audit-ready safety logs and regulatory documentation
- Assist with staff education on safety policies and emergency protocols
Qualifications:
- Safety Officer & Compliance Duties
- Serve as the designated Safety Officer for the facility
- Support compliance with AAAHC standards related to patient safety, infection prevention, emergency preparedness, and risk management
- Conduct and document safety rounds, drills, and risk assessments
- Review incident reports and support quality improvement initiatives
- Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities
- Maintain audit-ready safety logs and regulatory documentation
- Assist with staff education on safety policies and emergency protocols
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred
Pay Range:
- $60/hr
Benefits Offered:
- Health Insurance (Single & Family plans available)
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Employee Discount Program
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here represent those required to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities. While performing this role, the employee must regularly:
- Sit, talk, hear, and use hands to write, type, or operate office equipment
- Occasionally reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell
- Perform repetitive motions, including reaching overhead and typing
- Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds
- Maintain peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustments
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