Ambulatory Surgery Center Pre​/Post RN

Job Opportunity

We are growing and we are looking for an Ambulatory Surgery Center Registered Nurse to join our team!

• Ready to live out our core values in patient and team member interactions
• Good at managing multiple priorities
• Able to prioritize patient care
• Willing to continue learning and improve your skills

• Obtaining patients’ medical history and performing physical assessment for assigned patients.
• Initiating a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or practice policy including patient and family instruction; explains procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation, understanding and alleviate apprehension.
• Observing patients, recording significant conditions and reactions and notifying Physician of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents; takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient.
• Maintaining awareness of comfort and safety needs of patients; responds to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
• Being responsible for preparing the patient for the anticipated surgical procedure, including obtaining an informed consent, completing a pre-operative patient assessment, and performing any procedure or administering medications required to prepare the patient for surgery.
• Communicating with the circulating nurse, the recovery room nurse, the anesthesia care provider, and the surgeon to coordinate a safe and comfortable surgical experience.
• Being responsible for patient assessment and maintaining the patient’s safety in recovering from anesthetic and surgical medications.
• Ensuring that the patient understands their post-operative care requirements.
• Collaborating with other perioperative nursing staff, anesthesia care providers and the surgeon.

• Successfully completed an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program from a university or technical school.
• A current, valid RN license within the state of practice.
• Previous experience in a hospital and/or surgery center.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Employer paid benefits: paid time off, retirement savings contributions, life insurance and disability insurance.
• A variety of voluntary benefits for you and your family.
• Shoe allowance for full-time staff.
• Education Allowance.
• Wellness Program paired with a Lifestyle Spending Account.

Vance Thompson Vision is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture for all employees.