Pre/Post RN, Ambulatory Surgery Center

Ambulatory Surgery Center Pre/Post RN Opportunity

Join our new Ambulatory Surgery Center and provide high-quality, patient-centered care that supports patients through their surgical journey—from pre-operative preparation to post-anesthesia recovery and discharge. As a Pre/Post RN, you will be part of the Advocate Health Nursing Professional Governance community, delivering evidence-based, compassionate care and collaborating across interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe and exceptional patient experiences. This role is ideal for a dynamic and detail-oriented nurse who thrives in a fast-paced ambulatory environment and values teamwork, communication, and professional growth.

Essential Functions

• Engages in unit councils, shared governance activities, and quality initiatives to improve processes and support evidence-based practice.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care in both pre-op and post-op environments.
• Educates and supports patients and families through the peri-operative experience to ensure understanding, safety, and comfort.
• Monitors patient conditions, identifies changes, adjusts care plans, and collaborates with the care team to influence outcomes.
• Upholds and advocates for a strong culture of safety for patients, families, and staff.
• Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes and takes action to improve quality of care.
• Administers medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to ASC protocols and professional standards.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, conflict resolution, and the ability to delegate appropriately within scope and policy.
• Pursues ongoing professional development and maintains required certifications and competencies.
• Adheres to the ANA Code of Ethics and demonstrates ethical practice, respect for all disciplines, and a commitment to unbiased, patient-centered care.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and legally compliant EHR documentation.
• Floats between ASC areas (pre-op, PACU, Phase II recovery) or to other designated care areas as needed.
• Provides age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate care based on established department standards.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing–approved nursing education program.

Licensure & Certifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license—multi-state compact or single-state license with privileges to practice where patient care is delivered.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Additional specialty certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS) may be required based on departmental needs.

Experience

• Typically requires 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• Ambulatory surgery, PACU, or peri-anesthesia experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
• Effective prioritization, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced ASC environment.
• Proficiency using electronic health records and digital clinical platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Shift Details

• Monday–Friday schedule aligned with ASC operating hours
• No weekends
• No holidays