Registered Nurse (RN) – Ambulatory Surgery

Join our dynamic team in the Ambulatory Surgery department as a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in critical care with pre-operative and post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) experience. We are seeking dedicated professionals to provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Position Information

• Role: RN
• Specialty: Ambulatory Surgery
• Number of Openings: 4
• Shift: Days (5×8)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Call Requirements: As needed
• Required Certifications: Missouri Licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Years of Experience: 2+ years
• Float Requirements: As required

Unit Information

• EMR: EPIC

Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse, you will:

• Engage patients and their families in care decisions, ensuring their needs and preferences are addressed.
• Assess and document educational needs and learning abilities of patients during admissions and assessments using a computerized care plan.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of patient care plans, including nursing diagnoses, interventions, and outcome goals.
• Perform patient handoffs utilizing safety protocols and communication tools.
• Ensure effective communication, utilizing the chain of command as necessary.
• Share relevant patient data with multidisciplinary team members to promote collaborative care.
• Stay informed through unit meetings, emails, and other communications pertaining to patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including data collection and stakeholder meetings.

Qualifications

• Must Have Skills/Experience: Strong patient assessment and communication skills; ability to document and implement patient care plans effectively.
• Preferred Skills/Experience: Experience in an ambulatory surgery setting.
• Personality Fit: Collaboratively minded with strong interpersonal skills, adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

Dress Code

• Scrub Color: Black
• Unacceptable attire: Not specified