Registered Nurse(RN)- Endoscopy (ASC) Fulltime

The Registered Nurse - Pre-operative/Intra Operative/Post Anesthesia Care is an integral member of the health care team who is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and coordinating the total care of patients, aged seventeen (17) years throughout the life span. Provides safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, educative, individualized, and goal-directed nursing care to patients and their families in the Surgery Center.

• Current Texas state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
  
• At least three (2) years Preop/Post Anesthesia experience preferred and/or in an ambulatory care setting.
  
• Current Basic Life Support Certification/Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) approved by the American Heart Association.
  
• Ability to verbalize understanding of the nursing process; assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Good command of the English language, both verbal and written.
  

• Utilizes Body Mechanics and assistive devices and/or supportive personnel to move patients and equipment, with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing in excess of 25 pounds.
  

• Provides or directs the provision of nursing care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and legal responsibilities as defined by the Texas State Board of Nursing.
  
• Monitors and assesses the physical status of the patient through personal observation and interaction.
  
• Utilizing professional nursing judgment, takes action to implement plan for nursing care of the patient. Implements medical treatment plan as ordered by medical staff.
  
• Acts as patient advocate in the coordination of patient care.
  
• Demonstrates understanding and interpretation of diagnostic measures such as lab tests, radiology exams, and electrocardiograms.
  
• Provides appropriate and knowledgeable instructions/training/education to patients and family members.
  
• Utilizes supplies, equipment, and resources to contain cost without compromising delivery of care.
  
• Evaluates the patient�s response to treatments and nursing interventions and revises plan accordingly
  
• Maintains clinical competencies and nursing knowledge and the ability to perform pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care.
  
• Maintains compliance with all State and Federal regulations and the Surgery Center�s policies and procedures.
  
• Demonstrates flexibility to needs of the Surgery Center accepting changes in assignment and schedule based on patient care needs.
  
• Demonstrates commitment to the mission and goals of the Surgery Center as well as all entities associated with the Surgery Center.
  
• Consistently maintains awareness during procedure to anticipate team�s needs.
  
• Promotes positive work environment through patient, physician, and co-worker interaction.
  

The job description and specifications are intended and should not be constructed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be an accurate reflection of the principle requirements of the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
  
• Health insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Vision insurance
  

Work Location: In person