RN - Ambulatory Surgery Center at Vancouver Clinic in Vancouver, Washington

Job Description:

Great opportunity to join our growing ASC! Prefer those with experience in an endoscopy suite, ambulatory surgery center, and experience with conscious sedation.

Assures the delivery of quality health care by utilizing nursing process, assisting the provider and facilitating integration of resources. Directly responsible for the care of the patient during endoscopy and other procedures, and pre-and post-procedure care. Will assist the physician during procedures. Acts as patient advocate for a broad range of people with varied ethnic, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds. Responsible for assisting in sedation, monitoring patients, relaying aftercare instruction. Must be ready to respond appropriately in the event of a medical emergency. Will provide other medical care when not assisting with procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparing patient, procedure room, and instruments for procedures.


• Assisting physicians throughout procedures.


• Patient sedation and monitoring before, during, and after procedures.


• Monitoring patients' vital signs throughout their procedure.


• Responding quickly and appropriately in the event of an emergency.


• Relaying aftercare instructions post-procedure.


• Providing patients and families with discharge notes and documents.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Current unencumbered Washington State RN license.


• Current American Heart Association BLS for healthcare provider CPR certification.


• Current ACLS certification required.


• Minimum of one year experience as a nurse.


• Prefer those with experience in an ASC, endoscopy suite, and experience with conscious sedation.


• Prefer those with EHR experience, EPIC experience strongly preferred.

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work required in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of those assigned to this job.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program which includes insurance programs covering medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, generous time off, holidays, education reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan. Eligibility for benefits is dependent on factors such as position type and FTE. Contact your recruiter for more information.

Vancouver Clinic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vancouver Clinic does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Documented vaccination, immunity, or written declination of vaccine for certain preventable contagious diseases, including COVID-19, is a requirement of employment at Vancouver Clinic. Vancouver Clinic is an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Offers are contingent on successful completion of drug screen, background screen, and immunization requirements.