Registered Nurse Ambulatory Surgery

Fun, fast paced, physician owned Ambulatory Surgery Center seeking experienced RN to join our team. Enjoy flexible hours, friendly atmosphere, and unmatched work life balance.

• 3 OR, 3 Procedure room center
• Multi-specialty
• Peri-Operative experience preferred.
• 10 hour shifts

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• Provides care for the optimal patient experience by adhering to the organizations mission, vision and foundations.
• Performs thorough preoperative patient assessment required in the outpatient setting.
• Verifies the operative procedure utilizing physician order and patient statement, if needed obtains physician verification.
• Obtains surgical consent and marks surgical site according to policy and procedure.
• Reports deviation of diagnostic studies and or assessments as indicated.
• Assesses patient/family learning needs and provides patient education during all phases of the patient’s experience.
• Provides intraoperative/intraprocedural care to the patient including ongoing assessment, treatment and management of patient condition; administration of conscious sedation; supply management/documentation; and procedural documentation.
• Performs safe and individualized nursing care/assessment for the patient in the postoperative period and documents according to policy.
• Reports symptoms and significant changes in patient’s condition as appropriate.
• Uses age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines to perform treatments that are appropriate based on patient’s age.
• Relays appropriate hand off communication to OR/Procedural staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Prepares and administers medications in accordance with scope of practice and facility policy and procedure. Assures only licensed personnel administer medications within scope of practice.
• Assesses discharge readiness and coordinates appropriate discharge plan.
• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting the needs of the Surgery Center.
• Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
• Assists visitors, staff and physicians utilizing good guest relations.
• Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician.
• Attends staff meetings and educational opportunities.
• Prioritizes job responsibilities to facilitate optimum patient care and utilization of resources.
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned by management.

• Thorough knowledge of all phases of peri-anesthesia process including surgical procedures and anesthesia implications
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience
• Demonstrated ability to interact with patients, families, staff, physicians, and all levels of employees
• Ability to effectively contribute as a team member promoting cooperation, collaboration and flexibility in working with others to achieve quality patient care
• Ability to take initiative, be self-motivated and an independent, accountable, dependable performer
• Ability to be accountable for quality customer service and respond appropriately to a variety of personalities and situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, security and standards of ethics with all information
• Strong discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive information
• Comply with all state/federal regulations (including HIPAA), company policies, standards and health & safety rules
• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem analysis and problem resolution skills
• Ability to set priorities, be flexible and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Effective planning, organizational and detail-oriented skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Ability to use and understand medical terminology
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Regularly and consistently demonstrates commitment to organization values

• Current Licensure in the State of Nebraska as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred
• One to two years related work experience
• Ambulatory surgery center experience preferred
• Cardiology experience preferred