Experienced Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Procedures Unit (APU), Opportunities at Select Campuses
Core
Registered Nurse providing pre-operative assessment, patient teaching, and care coordination for surgical patients in an Ambulatory Procedures Unit (APU) or Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC).
Role type
Registered Nurse (Ambulatory Surgery/Procedures)
Builds
Surgical patient care pathways and safe discharge outcomes
Domain
Healthcare / Ambulatory Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Pre-operative assessment, patient education, care plan formulation, lab result verification, clinical documentation, physical patient handling
Preferred skills
Medical-surgical nursing experience, BLS certification
Technologies
Electronic health records, preanesthesia checklists
Responsibilities
Perform systematic pre-operative assessments and formulate care plans; Initiate patient teaching regarding surgery and procedures; Ensure appropriate lab test results are obtained and reported; Function as a professional role model and resource for co-workers; Maintain confidentiality of patient materials; Comply with network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level (1 year experience preferred)