We are currently searching for a Per Diem (PRN) Registered Nurse to work Mondays – Fridays who can work cooperatively with staff and physicians and perform a variety of tasks. Major responsibilities include: prepares patients for procedures; provides care for patients in recovery and actively participates in all Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities.

General Duties

1. Participates as a team member in support of the total peri-procedure process
2. Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management
3. Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively
4. Delegates activities appropriate to the abilities of available staff members
5. Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and in effective turnover time
6. Assists with supply, drug, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability
7. Identifies the patient and correct interventions according to policy/procedure and communicates such information to all members of the healthcare team
8. Reviews patients’ medical records/needs to plan care with other healthcare team members
9. Provides comfort and reassurance to patient
10. Maintains patients’ privacy and dignity
11. Explains procedures and care to the patient
12. Assists with the proper and safe positioning of the patient
13. Administers medication per order of physician and based on condition of patient
14. Monitors patient condition and maintains accurate documentation pre-procedure, during procedure, and post-procedure
15. Provides continuity of patient care by communicating with other peri-procedure care personnel and documenting records accordingly
16. Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician
17. Accurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders and direction
18. Documents patient-care records and other forms accurately following policies and procedures
19. Accurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about the patient’s status
20. Effectively organized time, equipment, supplies and personnel
21. Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care
22. Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used according to accepted standards of practice

Pre-Procedure Duties

1. Maintains order and cleanliness of the pre-procedure area
2. Performs thorough pre-procedure patient assessment required in the outpatient setting
3. Assists in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient prior to admission
4. Provides pre-procedure instruction and explanation of patient rights and responsibilities
5. Describes the peri-procedure experience to the patient/significant other, including what to expect before, during, and after the procedure, and how the significant other will participate
6. Obtains pertinent patient records prior to patient’s arrival
7. Performs all pre-procedure testing (glucose or pregnancy testing)
8. Reports all abnormal values to anesthesia provider/MD
9. Explains informed consent for procedure, patients’ rights/responsibilities, and pre-procedure/post-procedure instructions
10. Obtains necessary signatures
11. Informs patient about routine care and procedures related to the peri-procedure experience
12. Discusses all findings with anesthesia provider prior to anesthesia provider’s pre-procedure evaluation of patient
13. Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and supports the patient’s right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
14. Documents pre-procedure care according to policy/procedure
15. Ensures that the patient’s chart is complete on day before surgery is scheduled

Intra-Procedure Duties

1. Provides moderate sedation for patients not receiving general anesthesia
2. Assists with patient care in an endoscopy room as needed

Post-Procedure Duties

1. Maintains order and cleanliness of post-procedure area
2. Performs safe and individualized nursing care for the patient in the immediate post-procedure/post anesthesia period
3. Assesses and documents the patient’s physical and emotional status upon arrival in the recovery room
4. Documents post anesthesia care and identity of second person in the recovery room during the patient’s recovery from anesthesia/sedation according to approved policies and procedures
5. Provides nursing care to meet patient needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered
6. Monitors patients and informs MD or CRNA of observed complications
7. Performs thorough post-procedure patient assessment prior to discharge of the patient
8. Assists in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient in preparation for discharge
9. Develops a plan of care for the patient based on the assessment data
10. Reviews post-procedure instructions and prescriptions from the MD with patient and significant other and documents in patient’s medical record
11. Informs patient and family about appropriate care and procedure to follow upon returning home
12. Determines that patient/family understand conditions that require immediate care/method to obtain immediate care
13. Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and promotes privacy and dignity

Requirements

Must possess a High school graduate or GED certification, graduate of accredited school of nursing, RN with active license in appropriate state, CPR certification, IV conscious sedation training preferred, maintain basic cardiac life support certification, Endoscopy experience, evidence of leadership qualities, and strong ethical and moral character references. ACLS certification, ASC experience, and computer literacy are preferred.

If you are interested in working in an environment that provides exceptional patient care, please apply online or our office is located at:
2704 North Galloway Avenue, Suite 120
Mesquite, TX 75150
(972) 270-3590

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Effective November 1, 2021, AMSURG’s Vaccination Policy requires all teammates, including clinicians and independent contractors, to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment or engagement. Regardless of position, all new hires must submit proof of vaccination and or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. This policy is designed to protect the health and safety of our patients, communities and each other.

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