Registered Nurse (PRN)

Registered Nurse (PRN)The Center's management company, AMSURG, is a nationally recognized leader in the strategic and operational management of ambulatory surgery centers with medical specialties ranging from gastroenterology to ophthalmology and orthopedics. With more than 250 surgery centers across the U.S., we partner with physicians and health systems to deliver the highest standards of patient care and quality. Through AMSURG, our clinician-led organization is changing the face of healthcare by delivering high-quality care that puts the patient first.Associated Endoscopy is home to six Nashville gastroenterologists who are among the best gastroenterologists in the area. When it comes to colonoscopies, our GI doctors have an overall average Adenoma Detection Rate – the rate in which precancerous colon polyps are found – of 30.88 percent. This exceeds the national average by over 10 percent, surpassing many GI specialists in the Nashville and Middle Tennessee area. Our gastroenterologists also have an average cecal intubation rate – the time a doctor takes to fully inspect the colon – of 98.5 percent, compared to the national average of 90 percent.Position SummaryUnder the direction of the designated Nurse Manager, the Staff Nurse is responsible for professional, direct patient care in the nurse role. The Staff Nurse will utilize the nursing process within their scope of practice to assess, develop nursing diagnosis, develop plan of care, implement plan of care, monitor for effectiveness, and adjust appropriately, for patient's plan of care. The Staff Nurse is responsible for care, in areas assigned, within the Surgery Center, as needed.QualificationsGraduate of Accredited School of NursingRN with active license-MD, no restrictionsOne (1) year of nursing experience, preferably, in an ambulatory surgery centerCPR certification and/or ACLS-PALS certificationStrong ethical and moral character referencesBasic computer skillsEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesObtains and documents patient's medical history and perform physical assessmentUses proper techniques and procedures according to accepted standards of practice and center policies and proceduresAbility to apply dressings and assess statusAbility to safely use medical equipment per manufacturer's instructions for useAbility to insert, assess, or discontinue various catheters and tubesEffectively organizes and avoids wasteful practices of time, equipment, and suppliesObserves universal precautionsAttends all required educationRegular and predictable attendancePerforms other duties as assignedContributes to the progress and development of the center's compliance programPerforms according to accreditation requirements, regulatory standards and center policies and proceduresAdheres to patients' rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job dutiesAdheres to rules and regulations for Protected Health Information (PHI) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) protections of patient informationPerforms according to the centers adopted policies and proceduresEnsures compliance with the center's adopted quality assurance performance improvement program (QAPI), policies and proceduresProactively contributes to the QAPI process and identifies his or her own role and contributionsAbility to professionally and effectively communicate patient care needs and significant information to healthcare team to promote continuity of patient care in a clear and concise mannerWorks collaboratively with center leadership on patient and staff scheduling according to policies, procedures, and center needsAbility to effectively present information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with physicians, managers, employees, clients, vendors, and the general publicInteracts with others in a positive, respectful and considerate mannerWorks collaboratively with the healthcare teamDelegates staffing duties appropriately to unlicensed assistive personnel and LVN/LPN, accordance with scope of practice and center policies and proceduresReports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure non-compliance to Center Leader, Safety Officer, and Clinical DirectorActively participates in staff meetings, in-services, continuing education, and the quality improvement (QAPI) programEOE Statement: AMSURG is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age (40 or older), race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: View email address on click.appcast.io. Please include your full name, the role you're applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting processEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.