Ambulatory Surgery Center Registered Nurse Per Diem

Apollo Surgery Center is a GI Endoscopy center located in Lancaster, CA. We are seeking a per diem registered nurse to join our team that offers an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth. The Ambulatory Surgery Center RN will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and coordinating patient care throughout the operative course. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the achievement of patient outcomes through implementation of critical pathways and in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the facility. The ASC has 3 procedure rooms with 4 pre-op and 7 post-op beds and specializes in gastroenterology services to include colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures. It is an exciting time and opportunity to join our team! Responsibilities: Performs pre-op, intra-op, and post-op patient assessments. Documents the nursing process. Completes initial assessment of patient condition and response to treatment and initiates follow-up as needed. Includes the patient and family/significant other in developing the initial plan of care and establishing goals. Develops and implements a plan to meet learning needs, instructing patients and families in basic health teaching and discharge planning. Demonstrates ability to revise plan of care based on changes in health status intra-operatively. Coordinates nursing interventions to enhance achievement of expected outcomes and to ensure readiness for discharge. Demonstrates ability to direct and provide patient care in emergency situations. Analyzes nursing care provided in the facility related to the established standards of care. Practices infection control, standard precautions and universal precautions as instructed or trained. Assists with housekeeping tasks as necessary to provide a safe environment for patient’s, teammates, physicians, guests. Performs all other duties as assigned by management. Job Type: Per diem, Weekdays, dayshift as needed Required Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Experience: Nursing: 3 years (Required) Outpatient surgery/procedure, GI, OR and/or medical/surgical nursing preferred. License/Certification: BLS Certification (required) RN (Required) CA licensure to practice in good standing. ACLS (Required) Compensation: From $45/hr Healthcare setting: Outpatient Medical Specialty: Ambulatory Procedure Center (GI) #J-18808-Ljbffr