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AmSurg

Registered Nurse (PRN)

AmSurg, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247

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Registered Nurse (PRN) Company Overview The Center's management company,

AMSURG , is a nationally recognized leader in the strategic and operational management of ambulatory surgery centers with medical specialties ranging from gastroenterology to ophthalmology and orthopedics. With more than 250 surgery centers across the U.S., we partner with physicians and health systems to deliver the highest standards of patient care and quality. For more information, please

visit our website .

Associated Endoscopy

is home to six Nashville gastroenterologists who are among the best in the area. Our GI doctors have an average Adenoma Detection Rate of 30.88 %, exceeding the national average by over 10 %, and an average cecal intubation rate of 98.5 percent, compared to the national average of 90 percent.

POSITION SUMMARY Under the direction of the designated Nurse Manager, the staff nurse is responsible for professional, direct patient care in the nurse role. The staff nurse will utilize the nursing process within their scope of practice to assess, develop nursing diagnoses, develop a plan of care, implement the plan, monitor for effectiveness, and adjust as appropriate for each patient’s plan of care. The staff nurse is responsible for care, in areas assigned, within the Surgery Center, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

RN with an active license—MD, no restrictions

One (1) year of nursing experience, preferably in an ambulatory surgery center

CPR certification and/or ACLS‑PALS certification

Strong ethical and moral character references

Basic computer skills

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Obtain and document patient’s medical history and perform physical assessment

Use proper techniques and procedures according to accepted standards of practice and center policies and procedures

Apply dressings and assess status

Safely use medical equipment per manufacturer’s instructions

Insert, assess, or discontinue various catheters and tubes

Effectively organize and avoid wasteful practices of time, equipment, and supplies

Observe universal precautions

Attend all required education

Maintain regular and predictable attendance

Perform other duties as assigned

Regulatory/Compliance

Contribute to the progress and development of the center’s compliance program

Perform according to accreditation requirements, regulatory standards and center policies and procedures

Adhere to patients’ rights and responsibilities and support them in performance of job duties

Adhere to rules and regulations for Protected Health Information (PHI) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) protections of patient information

Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI)

Perform according to the center’s adopted policies and procedures

Ensure compliance with the center’s adopted QAPI program, policies and procedures

Proactively contribute to the QAPI process and identify personal role and contributions

Communication

Professionally and effectively communicate patient care needs and significant information to the healthcare team to promote continuity of patient care in a clear and concise manner

Work collaboratively with center leadership on patient and staff scheduling according to policies, procedures, and center needs

Effectively present information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with physicians, managers, employees, clients, vendors, and the general public

Interact with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner

Teamwork

Work collaboratively with the healthcare team

Delegate staffing duties appropriately to unlicensed assistive personnel and LVN/LPN, in accordance with scope of practice and center policies and procedures

Report observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure non‑compliance to Center Leader, Safety Officer, and Clinical Director

Actively participate in staff meetings, in‑services, continuing education, and the QAPI program

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement AMSURG is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age (40 or older), race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We strive to provide a disability‑inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to submit an application, please contact us at

careers@amsurg.com

and include your full name, the role you are applying for, and the accommodation necessary.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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