ASC Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

New York Spine and Wellness is looking for full-time RNs to join our Heritage One Day Ambulatory Surgery Center!

You'll be cross trained in the OR, Pre-Op and Post recovery.

Monday-Friday with rotating shifts - 6:45am-3:15pm to 8am-4:30pm. No weekends, on-call or holidays!

Pre-Operative Support:

• Perform pre-operative patient assessments, including medical history, medication reconciliation, and surgical readiness
• Prepare patients for surgery, including IV initiation, pre-op medications, patient education, and verification of surgical consents
• Collaborate with surgeons and perioperative staff to ensure efficient case flow

Intra-Operative Support

• Assist with room turnover and case preparation in accordance with sterile technique and infection-prevention standards
• Support surgical teams as needed to ensure patient safety and procedural efficiency
• Adhere to time-out procedures and Universal Protocol standards

Post-Operative Support

• Monitor patients during recovery from anesthesia or moderate sedation, assessing vital signs, pain levels, neurovascular status, and surgical sites
• Administer medications and interventions per orders and ASC protocols
• Recognize and respond promptly to post-operative complications or changes in patient condition
• Provide discharge education and instructions to patients and caregivers

Documentation & Compliance

• Accurately document all patient care, assessments, medications, and interventions in the EHR
• Ensure compliance with ASC policies, CMS Conditions for Coverage, AAAHC/Joint Commission standards, and state regulations
• Participate in chart audits, quality reviews, and regulatory surveys

Quality, Safety & Teamwork

• Promote a culture of safety, efficiency, and patient-centered care
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, infection-control practices, and performance metrics
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical techs, and administrative staff

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted NYS RN license;
• CPR/BLS Certification required;
• Minimum one year experience with acute, medical surgical experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply!
• Ability to effectively communicate with providers, patients and peers;
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Specialized knowledge, skill and abilities in perioperative nursing