Registered Nurse (RN) – Ambulatory Surgery

Position Information

This role involves working in an ambulatory surgery setting, providing high-quality patient care in pre-operative and post-anesthesia care units.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage patients and their significant others in care decisions to promote participation and understanding.
• Assess and document the educational needs and capabilities of patients and their families upon admission and during subsequent assessments.
• Ensure the plan of care addresses identified problems, nursing diagnoses, interventions, and patient goals/outcomes, promoting optimal health and healing.
• Conduct patient handoffs utilizing safety tools (e.g., SBAR, Report at Bedside) for smooth transition of care.
• Maintain effective communication and utilize the chain of command as necessary.
• Document and share relevant patient information with appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Stay informed on unit huddles, emails, and other communications relevant to the team.
• Facilitate communication of significant findings and collaborate with physicians through rounds.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, including data collection, in-services, and meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Current Missouri Licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in critical care and ambulatory surgery.
• Willingness to float between units as required.

Dress Code

• Scrub Color: Black
• All attire must be professional and in accordance with facility standards.