Nurse (Operative Care)

ASC Pre/Post-Operative Registered Nurse

At The Portland Clinic our mission is to be a trusted community collaborating to improve the health and well-being of those we serve. Join our team and let us work together to offer a welcoming, inclusive environment for our patients and the communities we serve.

Supervisor: Director of Day Surgery

Hours per week: 40/Non-exempt (Monday - Friday 4 x 10-hour shifts, variable day off)

Department: Day Surgery

Hiring Bonus: $1,000 after 90 days

It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.

Seeking experienced admit and PACU RN for busy multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center. No nights, holidays, weekends or call.

Primary Function: To provide quality care and adequate evaluation and monitoring of legal and physical needs of patient.

Complete pre-op patient assessment and document in EMR as required by policy (Use pediatric aids where appropriate).

Complete all practitioners' orders and document in EMR.

Complete short-term patient teaching, preparing patient for procedure and post-operative care.

Be vigilant as to the change in condition, with immediate assessment, interpretation and documentation of signs and symptoms, notifying surgeon of any changes.

Receive oral post-operative report from anesthesia personnel. This will include procedure, type of anesthesia, medications used, general condition of patient and any other pertinent O.Note level of consciousness, complete thorough assessment and document in EMR as required by policy.

Discharge patients when they meet criteria per policy.

Uses appropriate PPE for patient care and other settings where required.

Safety Committee, Infection Control).

Understand hazard risk and demonstrate complete understating of established emergency procedures for the Surgery Center.

Employees will not be discourteous or disrespectful to a customer or any member of the public while in the course and scope of company business.

Work in a cooperative manner with management/supervision, coworkers, patients and vendors.

Abiding by company policies.

Graduate of a Professional School of Nursing

Valid Oregon Nursing license

Previous surgical experience preferred

Basic understanding of infection control

Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations and to work under pressure

Proficiency and legalities of charting and telephone conversations

Proficient computer skills

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Company provided $10K Group Life/AD&D insurance
• Life/AD&D, Dependent Life/AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity
• Seven paid holidays, and 1 partially paid holiday (mid-day closure)
• The Portland Clinic