PRN-Registered Nurse

AMSURG is a nationally recognized leader in the strategic and operational management of ambulatory surgery centers with medical specialties ranging from gastroenterology to ophthalmology and orthopedics. With more than 250 surgery centers across the U.S., we partner with physicians and health systems to deliver the highest standards of patient care and quality. Please visit our website:  for more information. Through AMSURG, our clinician‑led organization is changing the face of healthcare by delivering high‑quality care that puts the patient first.

• Follows all policies and procedures of the Center
• Uses equipment effectively following manufacturer’s instruction for use
• Uses proper techniques and procedures according to accepted standards of practice
• Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively
• Continuously assesses and monitors the physical and emotional status of the patient and documents and reports per policy and procedure
• Uses two patient identifiers to assure correct patient and “ask don’t tell” to identify correct procedure and physician
• Addresses patient needs specific to the anticipated procedure
• Transports patients, as needed, observing policies, procedures and safety requirements
• Verifies and explains procedure with the patient and discusses plan of care prior to transporting to procedure room
• Provides comfort and reassurance to each patient
• Maintains patient privacy and dignity
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide safe continuity of patient care
• Actively participates as a team member in support of the total endoscopy process
• Organizes time, activities, equipment, supplies and personnel to provide efficient, cost‑effective patient care
• Delegates activities appropriate to the abilities of available staff members
• Supervises and directs patient care in pre, intra and post‑op
• Reviews patient’s medical record and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to provide continuity of care and communicates variances
• Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and managing efficient turnover time
• Assists with supplies, drugs and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability while maintaining the order and cleanliness of pre‑procedure areas, endoscopy room and PACU
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare for the patient in their assigned area according to requirements of the patient, physician and procedure, including assembling and providing equipment, supplies and instruments and ensuring sterilization and high‑level disinfection of supplies and equipment
• Administers medication(s) per order of the physician and documents appropriately
• Monitors and reports any abnormal observed complications to the anesthesia provider and physician
• Accurately comprehends and interprets physician orders and directions, following policy and procedures
• Documents in the patient’s medical record and other forms accurately, legibly and timely
• Ensures proper aseptic and sterile techniques are used according to acceptable standards of practice and monitors for breaks in sterile technique
• Demonstrates ongoing competencies with patient assessment and appropriate interventions when variances occur
• Assesses each patient for fall precautions and addresses per policy
• Successfully starts patient peripheral IV
• Participates in the time‑out
• Uses the Safe Surgical checklist
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure physician preference cards are maintained and updated as needed
• Handles and logs tissue specimens correctly and accurately according to policy and procedures
• Ensures appropriate and safe positioning of the patient that meets patient needs and the planned procedure, monitoring throughout the procedure
• Monitors and assesses patient for recovery from anesthesia
• Prepares patient for discharge including assisting with dressing, discharge instructions, medication reconciliation and follow‑up physician appointment with patient and responsible adult
• Determines and documents patient and responsible adult understanding of the discharge instructions and indications for seeking emergent care
• Develops a plan…