What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASC Staff RN position at HMG?
If you are a motivated and reliable person with exceptional customer service skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, come join Holston Medical Group. We are looking for friendly, courteous employees to ensure a positive patient experience and welcome a teamwork environment.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Company paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Company paid Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) and Roth Retirement plan with Company Contributions
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and additional Life and STD Insurance
- Health Savings Account Plan with company contributions
- Paid time off
- Paid Sick time
- Paid Holidays
- Employee discounts
- And more!
General Summary:
The ASC Staff RN provides direct nursing care to patients by performing pre-operative assessment and preparing the patients for surgery in accordance with facility and organizational policies, meeting the standards of professional nursing practice, as well as intraoperative care and post-operative care. This person is accountable for using his/her experience and judgement/nursing skills to plan for the appropriate care for his/her patients. Consistently remains calm and applies judgement during stressful situations, always putting the needs of the patient first.
- Nature of supervision received: Direct supervision from nurse manager or charge nurse, indirect supervision from anesthesiologist, CRNA and physicians.
- Interacts with: Patients and family, visitors, physicians, nursing staff, radiology, sales representatives, students, clerical staff and administration.
Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
Quality of Job:
- Patient focus, compassion, innovation, integrity and fiscal responsibility.
- Effectively utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients. Maintains working knowledge of techniques and principles of nursing care to ensure complete and competent care of patients.
- EHR documentation is clear, concise and complete.
- Collaboration with patient/family and members of the healthcare team. Acts as a patient advocate with others.
- Complies with all safety and infection control standards/policies.
- Complies with all surgery center policies and procedures.
- Follows all nursing standards and protocols.
- Assures patient confidentiality at all times.
- Exhibits flexibility in areas of assignment.
- Follows procedures and practices related to pain management assessment and identification of abuse and neglect.
- Follows all OSHA Safety, Fire and Emergency Preparedness guidelines.
- Performs other functions as requested by the Nurse Manger to include but not limited to, stocking and maintaining adequate supply levels, end of day narcotic counts and patient chart reviews.
- Collaborate with physicians on orders and reviews lab values, EKG’s and x-ray reports
- Document care/charges that is given to patient
- Provide prescribed medications and other pharmaceutical products in accordance with physician’s orders
- Remain prepared for emergency situations ensure to utilize correct emergency procedures, locations of emergency call system and location of emergency supplies and equipment
- Administers medication and performs treatments to assigned patients
- Participates in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment
Quality of Work:
- Performs job duties competently and in a timely manner.
- Adjusts work assignments and personal schedule according to patient load and staffing needs.
Knowledge of Job:
- Attends all mandatory in-services.
- Maintains current knowledge of skills necessary to provide nursing care to patients of all ages and levels of growth and development.
Education/Experience:
- Must possess a current, valid RN license in the state of practice.
- Must have BLS Certification
- CPR, ACLS and PALS certification is required
- Two years of PACU, ICU, ER or OR experience is desired.
- Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions.
- Thorough knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to any age level and any level of growth and development.
- Maintains current knowledge and skills in department policies and procedures and implements appropriately
- Uses problem solving techniques in resolution of patient care issues.
- Acts as a patient advocate.
"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability."
