Surgery Center Staff Nurse

Come join CCRM Fertility, a global pioneer in fertility treatment, research, science, specializing in IVF, fertility testing, egg freezing, preimplantation genetic testing, third party reproduction and egg donation. As a member of CCRM Fertility’s diverse team of professionals, you will be a part of helping families grow and changing lives. We take pride in providing our employees with meaningful employment, a supportive culture, and a well-balanced personal & work life alignment. For more information, visit

Work Address: 6565 France Ave S, #400, Edina, MN 55435

Department: Surgery

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (Between the hours of 6:30am and 3:00pm), 1 weekend per month and 2 holidays per year excluding Christmas Day and New Years Day.

What We Offer Our Team Members:

• Potential for Over-time Pay (Time and a half)
• Holiday Differential Pay (Time and a half)
• Weekend Shift Differential Pay ($4.00 per hour)

What You Will Do: The Surgery Center Staff Nurse is responsible for providing individualized nursing care to CCRM’s surgery patients and patients having embryo transfers. The staff nurse must function independently in the role, and seek assistance from the physicians, manager, and team members as needed. The Surgery Center Staff Nurse reports to the Surgery Center Manager and takes direction from the physicians related to patient care needs.

• Complete patient assessment, collection, and interpretation of pertinent data relevant to patient’s care.
• Documentation of all assessments, interventions, and patient’s response.
• Prepare supplies/equipment necessary for the surgical patient and perform cleaning and sterilization of instruments in the surgical suite.
• Demonstrate knowledge of sterile technique and use of equipment in the OR and PACU environment.
• Provide teaching and ability to answer patient questions, utilizing resources needed and available.
• Communicate patient’s condition to MD’s and other providers as needed/appropriate.
• Discharge patients to home/temporary housing as condition dictates. Arrange transfer of patient to hospital if continuing medical care is needed.
• Promote a positive work environment, be accountable for personal conduct and actively participate in staff meetings and unit problem solving.
• Demonstrate organizational skills that provide efficient patient care and the smooth operation of the unit on a daily basis.
• Detail oriented approach to paperwork, ensuring it is signed, accurate and complete.
• Coordinates chart review prior to procedure to assure all surgery center and IVF laboratory consent forms are complete and signed.
• Inquire with the patient if they have advanced directives and input the forms into the patient’s EMR if forms have been completed.
• Oversee emergent situations calmly and efficiently, responding quickly and demonstrating knowledge of emergency procedures and equipment.
• Performs post op call and documents in EMR.
• Assists with QI and research as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• Associate Degree or higher, in Nursing from an accredited school required.
• State Registered Nurse license required.
• BLS/ACLS certification required.
• 3+ years nursing experience in other RN roles.
• 1+ year(s) experience related to operating room, PACU, or critical care experience preferred.

Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office and surgical setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, including computer keyboards and mice; telephones; photocopiers; scanners; filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk; use hands and fingers to grasp, pick, pinch, type; and reach with hands and arms. Employees are required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: drawing up and preparing medications, analyzing and transcribing chart data; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; operation of standard office machines, vital sign machines, patient monitors, ultrasound machines, surgical instrumentation and equipment, medical equipment and supplies. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Hazardous Exposure Category :

1. Involves an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues or a potential for spills or splashes of them. Daily use of chemicals such as Formalin, High Level Disinfectant & Sani-Cloth Wipes (Appropriate protective measures are required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks)

Lifting Requirements:

Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

CCRM’s Compensation: The salary range represents the national average compensation for this position. The base salary offered will vary based on location, experience, skills, and knowledge. The pay range does not reflect the total compensation package. Our rewards may include an annual bonus, flexible work arrangements, and many other region-specific benefits.

Pre-Employment Requirements: All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of CCRM Fertility’s onboarding process, including verification of eligibility and authorization to work in the United States. This employer participates in the E-Verify Program in order to verify the identity and work authorization of all newly hired employees.

Equal Employment/Anti-Discrimination : We are an equal-opportunity employer. In all aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, the choice will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.