ASC Registered Nurse

About the Role

Mays & Schnapp Neurospine and Pain is looking for an ASC RN who can direct and supervise patient care in the clinical area. Assist the ASC Supervisor with patient flow through the area and clinical care of patients in the facility. Assist in obtaining pertinent patient information, such as lab and test results, to complete patient charts. Assist MDs with direct patient care in the clinical setting, recovery room, and/or OR setting.

Scope of Responsibility

Under the direct supervision of the ASC Administrator, responsible for all areas of patient care in the recovery-pre-op setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor all ASC patients, pre-op and post-op.
• Knowledge of equipment for monitoring patient vital signs, cardiac status, and respiratory status both manually and with non-invasive monitoring equipment.
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task for up to 4 to 6 patients.
• Demonstrate skill level in IV starts, fluid monitoring, and port-a-cath insertion.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of sterile and clean techniques.
• Have working knowledge of drugs prescribed and used with patient care or demonstrate the ability to use available references.
• Show working knowledge of x-ray equipment used for procedures and demonstrate positioning c-arm for various blocks with MD’s direction.
• Maintain current licensure in the state of practice and remain in good standing with the licensure board.
• Demonstrate a caring attitude in direct patient care and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Respond appropriately in emergency situations – working knowledge of crash cart, defib, emergency drugs, and CPR.
• Assist with QI program and current trend data.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance and work environment.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of OSHA regulations and use of PPE with blood-borne pathogens.
• Demonstrate professionalism in scheduling patients and dealing with diagnostic centers and other MD offices.
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Comply with Mays & Schnapp Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, and compliance training program.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Skill and proficiency in general patient care with working knowledge of monitoring equipment.
• Communicate effectively with other members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrate use of emergency equipment.
• Proficient in all facility RN Competencies.
• CPR healthcare provider level.
• Emergency Equipment usage and preventative maintenance requirements.
• Ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and other staff effectively.
• Demonstrate operation of computers, copiers, fax machines, and telephone with a paging system.

Qualifications

• Current state of practice RN License in good standing.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Passing score from the state board of examiners.
• Completion of orientation skills checks after 3 months of orientation with a preceptor with successful demonstration of skills in OR and Recovery Room.
• One year of critical care experience is preferred but not required.

Certifications

• CPR
• RN License in good standing

Interpersonal Requirements

• Interpersonal skills to interact with business office staff, nursing staff, MDs, and other facility personnel to facilitate patient care and communicate patient and departmental needs.

Direction of Others

• Direct supervision of patient care admission and scheduling of patient testing needs.