ASCP RN - Ambulatory Surgery | Part-Time

Join a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region, providing exceptional perioperative nursing care in an ambulatory surgery setting. This part-time role offers the opportunity to deliver direct patient care using the nursing process, demonstrating clinical expertise and adhering to professional nursing ethics.

General Summary

The PreOp Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for comprehensive patient care, ensuring safety and quality throughout the surgical experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to established safety protocols including infection prevention, safe patient handling, and critical lab notifications to maintain an optimal care environment.
• Administer medications, perform nursing interventions, and provide patient and family education within established guidelines.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments to monitor status, enhance safety, and communicate findings to the healthcare team.
• Document all patient care activities accurately to support compliance with quality measures.
• Effectively communicate with physicians, team members, patients, and families to improve outcomes and patient experience.
• Delegate tasks appropriately while fostering teamwork and accountability.
• Adapt positively to healthcare dynamics and pursue ongoing professional development.
• Perform delegated tasks to maintain quality and patient safety.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred; graduation from an accredited nursing program required.

Experience

At least one year of healthcare experience preferred.

Requirements

• Current RN license in a Compact State or the state of practice required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

Mental and Physical Requirements

Requires considerable mental focus, frequent walking, standing, lifting up to 35 lbs, and various physical movements such as turning, stooping, and reaching.

Working Conditions

Exposure to infectious and communicable diseases is frequent, with occasional encounters with hostile individuals. Minimal physical discomfort is expected.

This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and professional development in a regional healthcare system serving a broad six-county area in the Midwest.