East Portland Surgery Center is looking for a full time Procedure Room RN to join the team! East Portland Surgery Center is one of Portland's leading multi-specialty surgery centers, performing cases in pain management, GI, general surgery, orthopedics, urology, plastics, ophthalmology, gynecology, ENT & Spine. East Portland Surgery Center is a fast paced ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families.
- A great place to work
- Full insurance plan (medical, dental, vision, life, long- & short-term disability, ETC.); 401k; Excellent time off package, including 7 paid holidays per year + 2 personal days + 1 week city sick leave (CSL) + generous PTO plan
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, with NO nights, NO weekends, NO holidays, and NO call
- Easy location & parking
Job Summary : The Procedure Room RN at EPSC is responsible for all patient care in the Procedure Room and working with the physician to deliver a successful procedure and outcome for the patient.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities include the following: - Managing procedure room(s) to ensure the rooms are prepped and ready for patients, including room turnovers, stocking supplies, cleaning, etc.
- Administers medication as ordered by physician, following the Moderate Sedation policy
- Safely monitors and documents care of patients undergoing Moderate Sedation in accordance with policy and procedure and guidelines of care.
- Assures all documentation on medical records is accurate and complete at all times
- Supports and assists the physicians with care of the patient throughout the procedure
- Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care needs in the procedure or endoscopy suite, including assessing patient's condition pre-procedure and post-procedure recovery
- Maintains proper care and handling of specimens
- Recognizes emergency situations and assists in corrective action, including but not limited to ACLS protocol
- Participates in the development of and maintains established policies, procedures, and objectives; quality improvement; safety; environmental and infection prevention programs
- Recognizes and reports hazardous equipment
- Evaluate the patient's progress toward attaining outcomes
- Transfer care as appropriate
- Uses nursing judgment in decision-making
- Performs effectively in stressful situations to fulfill position responsibilities
- Informs Clinical Director / OR Manager of applicable day-to-day situations
- Performs other duties as assigned
Who We Are At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.
USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.
For more information about USPI, check out our website Required Skills: - Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (associates or bachelor's degree)
- Minimum of two (2) years previous Procedure Room experience desired
- Ideal candidate will have a minimum of four (4) years total RN experience
- Experience in basic and advanced procedures and IV sedation experience preferred
- Experience with medical outpatient procedures desired
- Current Oregon License as a Registered Nurse
- Current BLS & ACLS required
- Possess the ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities
- Possess the ability to deal tactfully with patients, families, physicians, and employees
- Knowledgeable of hospital/ASC policies and procedures specific to the procedure room
- Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions with Patients, Physicians & fellow Team members
- Efficient use of resources
- Willingness to maintain a clean, organized environment
- Must be a team player
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Reliable means of transportation
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