Registered Nurse ASC (OR)

Registered Nurse ASC (OR) at Novant Health summary:

Registered Nurse for an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) working full-time on weekday 4x10-hour shifts (6:15a–4:45p) with no weekends, holidays, or call. Responsibilities include primary nursing in the ASC/OR environment, cross-training for turnover and day-to-day ASC operations, and coordination of telephone pre-admission assessments. Requires an Associate Degree in Nursing (BSN preferred), current RN license, ASC/PACU/OR experience preferred, and clinical certifications (ACLS/PALS preferred).

LOCATION: Center City Outpatient

SHIFT/HOURS: Fulltime, 4/10hr shifts throughout the weekday, 6:15a-4:45p
~ no weekends, holiday, nor call

OR EXPERIENCE NEEDED

The Registered Nurse ASC is expected to work in a primary nursing area for the center. The Registered Nurse ASC is able to function as a team member in an ASC environment through cross-training to other primary areas including but not limited to assisting with turnover, and all other aspects of day-to-day ASC operations. He/she is also responsible for the coordination of the telephone pre-admission assessment process for patients in the ASC environment.

Education : 2 Year / Associate Degree, required. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.

Experience : One year of ASC, PACU or operating room experience, preferred.

Licensure/Certification : Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required. ACLS and PALS, preferred.

Additional Skills/Requirements (required) : Must have a thorough understanding of role of RN and the ability to carry out the functions as stated in the appropriate relevant state nurse practice act. Ability to set priorities and organize workload of unit. Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify care according to patient’s age. Has the ability to interpret information to identify each patient’s requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs. Proficient in telephone screening and interviewing skills.

Keywords:

Registered Nurse ASC, Ambulatory Surgery Center RN, Operating Room Nurse, PACU RN, Pre-admission telephone screening, ASC turnover, ACLS PALS, RN licensure, Perioperative nursing