JOB SUMMARY:

Are you a team player? Are you looking for a nursing position that offers a Monday-Friday work schedule, great benefits package, and a fun, engaging work environment? Rochester Surgery Center is looking for a rockstar RN to join our team. The RN in the Pre-Anesthesia/PACU area will provide optimum patient care based on assessment of patient's physical and psychosocial needs. They are responsible for planning and implementation of the patient's plan of care, communication with other team members and evaluations of the effectiveness of this care. They will provide a positive and professional atmosphere so as to enhance the patient's surgical experience and provide for the smooth functioning of the ASC. This RN would be scheduled to work 12-hour shifts, 3 days a week.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Implement physician orders.

2. Perform Pre-Anesthesia/PACU area duties as assigned.

3. Provide for proper procurement and care of equipment and supplies.

4. Assist with orientation, incidental teaching, and supervision of professional and non-professional personnel.

5. Maintain a continuing awareness of individual patient needs, both physical and psychosocial, and strive to meet these needs.

6. Function as a charge nurse as requested.

7. Interpret and communicate information accurately to the appropriate personnel, including proper hand-offs between staff members.

8. Assume responsibility for professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and by helping to initiate such programs as necessary and participate in mandatory in-services.

9. Adhere to the ASC’s Policies and Procedures.

10. Perform other duties as necessary to assure the smooth function of the ASC.

11. Assist in various areas of the surgery center under supervision as necessary.

12. Complete special assignments as indicated and necessary for the smooth functioning of the ASC. Able to assist in other areas as needed, i.e. PACU, Purchasing, etc.

13. Works late as assigned in advance

14. Interpret pre and postoperative orders to patient and family.

15. Uses safe work practices.

16. Is flexible with own schedule.

17. Performs post-op evaluation calls, when needed.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

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  Effectively demonstrate concern for customers within or outside the organization.
• Effectively and clearly communicate ideas/information both verbally and in writing with co-workers.
• Capable of working effectively as a member of a team throughout organization while maintaining mutual cooperation.
• Seeks to improve quality in all aspects of work performance.
• Actively shows initiative in job position through collaboration, suggestion, self-starting and innovation.
• Makes sound, logical decisions, maintains flexibility in changing situations and selects appropriate course of action to achieve desired results.
• Ability to set goals and establish priorities while utilizing effective time management skills.
• Demonstrates appropriate concern for budgetary constraints

EDUCATION:

Currently registered to practice professional nursing in York State. Bachelor of Science degree encouraged. Previous 3-5 years of Pre-Anesthesia/PACU experience desirable.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent physical and mental health.

Personality traits capable of enhancing team spirit.

Demonstrates leadership ability.

Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively.