Registered Nurse – Per Diem

Role Overview: The Ambulatory Surgery RN provides patient care during surgical procedures, assisting with preparation, circulating, and supervising nursing activities within the operating room.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate room schedules and patient arrivals in the Surgical Suite.
• Communicate with families to address concerns and ensure smooth procedures.
• Supervise and assist operative teams, ensuring aseptic techniques and safety protocols.
• Monitor and interpret patient signs, especially during local anesthesia, and report changes.
• Maintain sterile instruments, prepare the OR between procedures, and handle specimens properly.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards, including equipment maintenance.
• Assist in cleaning, sterilizing, and preparing instruments, and operate sterilizers as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and safeguard patient safety throughout.

Qualifications & Skills:

Must be a graduate of a Specialty Training Program in Nursing, with preferred experience in same-day surgery. Strong communication, supervision, and adherence to safety standards are essential. The role involves working in a clinical environment, following all organizational policies and procedures.