registered nurse - Poway, CA , USA, United States - Amsurg Corp.

Description

At Poway Surgery Center, we are committed to safe, high-quality, patient-centered care delivered by a highly engaged team.

Poway Surgery Center offers a variety of services.

Our board-certified physicians are specialized in the following procedures:

• Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Pain Management
• Podiatric Surgery

Our board-certified physicians have expertise in several different fields. Our orthopedic surgeons specialize in sports medicine, podiatry, hand, wrist and arm surgeries and more. We have a team of ophthalmologists who perform various procedures, including cataract surgery. Our otolaryngologists specialize in ear, nose and throat procedures, and we also have pain management physicians.

We believe in compassionate medicine, where patients feel reassured and unrushed.

We hold ourselves to the highest of standards, as our center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).

Patient satisfaction is our primary goal.

Our experienced physicians have dedicated themselves to caring for their neighbors. When you walk through the door, you'll know you're in good hands.

AMSURG, the Envision Healthcare solution for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), collaborates with physicians and health systems across the country to provide and promote quality patient care.

We are the nationally recognized leader in the strategic and operations management of ASCs that deliver high quality, high value, same-day surgical services with a superior patient experience.

Launched in 1992 as an ASC industry pioneer, AMSURG is currently partnered with nearly 2,000 specialty physicians providing outpatient surgical services in more than 250 facilities in 34 states.

Benefits:

Full time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and long term disability at no cost to the employee, as it is 100% employer paid.

This is through a HMO. A buy-up option is available for Medical insurance which allows you to elect additional coverage through a payroll deduction. Dependents can be added to medical, dental and vision coverage through an additional payroll deduction.

Part time employees are eligible for the same coverage but are required to pay 40% of the cost, while the employer pays 60%.

All employees are eligible for our 401k plan, which provides up to a 4% match and 100% vesting in 5 years.

As a Registered Nurse at Poway Surgery Center, you will utilize your skills and expertise to provide intra-operative care to patients.

You will demonstrate proficiency in acute care nursing and possess the skills and ability to provide top notch patient care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proactively participates as a team member in support of the total post-anesthesia care process
• Using two patient identifiers, identifies and validates the patient and procedure performed
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the recovery room/PACU area according to requirements

of patient, physician orders, and patient procedure

• Provides comfort and reassurance to patient
• Demonstrates ongoing competencies with patient assessment and appropriate interventions when variances occur
• Maintains patient's privacy and dignity
• Utilize the nursing process to perform safe and individualized nursing care, in the immediate post-anesthesia period
• Administers medication(s) per order of physician
• Accurately comprehends and interprets physician orders and direction
• Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of patient care
• Monitors patient condition and maintains accurate documentation during post-anesthesia period
• Monitors and reports any abnormal observed complications to the anesthesia provider and physician
• Documents patient-care records and other forms accurately, legibly and in a timely manner, following policies and

procedures

• Develops a plan of care, based on patient needs, related to the procedure and type of anesthesia
• Assesses the physical and emotional status of the patient in preparation for discharge
• Reviews post-procedure instructions including 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 Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management

• Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively
• Assists or supervises patients attire change (as necessary)
• Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time
• Assists with supplies, drugs, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability; maintains order and

cleanliness of recovery room/PACU area

• Transports patients as needed, observing policies, procedures, and safety requirements
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Current unencumbered California Registered Nurse license
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, BSN preferred
• Maintains BLS/ACLS certification
• 1 year of recent relevant experience in the operating room preferred

Must pass a background check and drug screen.

We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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