JOB TITLE: ASC RN
REPORTS TO: ASC Manager
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
JOB OVERVIEW: Plan and provide advanced and / or specialized professional nursing care for
patients in ambulatory clinic settings. Participate in educational activities, quality
improvement projects or other operational support projects as assigned. Provide
nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN
as defined by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
1. Assesses patient status on admission to the preop area, the operating room and/or the post-op
area, and on a continuing basis.
2. Provides safe, therapeutic quality care to patients by utilizing the nursing process and nursing
diagnosis in a timely manner and by setting appropriate priorities.
3. Coordinates nursing interventions to enhance achievement of expected outcomes and to ensure
readiness for discharge. Documents interventions and patient’s responses.
4. Ensures provision of patient care in an organized and timely manner.
5. Utilizes nursing care standards when planning and implementing patient care.
6. Communicates appropriate information regarding patient conditions to those who require the
information including, surgeons, anesthesia, management and other staff.
7. Safely carries out physician’s orders correctly and promptly, documenting all activities.
8. Initiates and participates in patient and family education. Assesses learning needs according to
patient’s level of understanding and readiness to learn.
9. Displays an understanding of each patient’s cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological
maturity in assessments, treatment, and care.
10. Takes part in pre-op and post-op phone calls and communicates any problems to the appropriate
person.
11. Maintains competencies to function in RN role within specific area. (Ex. OR circulator -
Identification, counting and care of instrumentation and sponges, skin preparation of surgical
site).
12. Maintain competencies in conscious sedation administration and monitoring of sedated patient.
Including airway protection, assessment and support of sedated patients.
13. Protect sedated and anesthetized patients by identifying safety hazards such as electrical,
equipment, pressure points and by minimizing exposure to maintain privacy and body
temperature.
14. Expertise in safety principles, asepsis, sterile technique and universal precautions.
15. Assesses, anticipates and implements appropriate care throughout the surgical process.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Correlates clinical data with nursing care. Provides the patient with care measures congruent with
his/her age, sex and health status.
2. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, prioritizes work to meet the changing needs
of the department.
3. Document and perform nursing care in assigned area based on standards of care and practice, and
TDC policies and procedures.
4. Adhere to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for confidentiality,
Infection Control, safety (OSHA), attendance, punctuality and personal appearance.
5. Serve as a role model and mentor, providing direction and leadership to other staff.
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6. Demonstrates understanding of established emergency procedures for the Center.
7. Demonstrates the ability to direct and provide for patient care in emergency situations.
8. Demonstrates the ability to make decisions concerning Center based problems.
9. Participates in the orientation of nursing and ancillary staff as requested.
10. Participates in developing standardized patient education programs.
11. Participates in Quality Improvement activities including identification of opportunities for cost
reductions and efficiencies.
12. Works to achieve and maintain regulatory certification and accreditation of the Center.
13. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for professional practice and for continued
professional growth and development through printed material or other sources and by attending
in-services and seminars as appropriate.
14. Must be willing to flex work hours as needed and/or requested by Manager.
15. Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification/Licensure:
1. Maintains current State of Washington RN licensure.
2. Maintains BLS/ACLS certification for Health Care Providers.
Experience: Two years of Pre/Post-Operative or Operating Room experience, preferably in an
ambulatory surgery center setting.
Skills:
1. Ability to apply and modify the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to
provide on-going patient care.
2. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
3. Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions.
4. Ability to develop and maintain department quality assurance.
Other Requirements:
1. Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care.
2. Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care.
3. Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot a variety of medical equipment and instruments to
administer patient care.
4. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
5. Ability to react calmly and effectively in busy or emergency situations.
6. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
7. Ability to communicate effectively and in an individualized manner. While primarily in English
language, interpreting services are available by phone.
8. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, management
and peers.
Physical Requirements:
1. Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.
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2. Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly to patients and coworkers in person and over the
telephone.
3. Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed
sources and computer screens, and including visual examination of patients.
4. Other: The position involves sitting, standing and walking throughout the day with occasional
bending and reaching. Requires frequent lifting and carrying of items weighing less than 25
pounds including assisting in transferring patients in surgeries when required. Involves potential
exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, medicinal preparations and other conditions
common in a clinical environment.
The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance for
this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or
requirements.
I have read the ASC Registered Nurse job description and understand the functions and objectives
of the position.
Employee Signature: ___________________________ Date: __________________________
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $40.00 - $46.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Ambulatory surgery center
- Operating room
- Outpatient
Work Location: In person
