? (Immediate Start) Outpatient RN

Company: ScionHealth
Location: Andalusia
Posted on: July 16, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Description At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary - RN-Outpatient Surgery provides direct and comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing same-day surgical procedures in an outpatient setting - Utilizing the nursing process, the RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe and efficient surgical experiences - The RN in this role supports pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care within a fast-paced environment focused on patient comfort, safety, and education Essential Functions - Provides pre-operative nursing assessment and education to patients and families - Assists in preparing patients for surgery including IV starts, pre-medication, and documentation - Monitors patient condition during recovery and post-anesthesia care - Coordinates discharge planning and provides clear post-operative instructions - Collaborates with surgical and interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely patient flow - Documents patient care clearly and accurately in compliance with standards - Advocates for the safety, privacy, and comfort of all surgical patients Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations - Strong assessment and critical thinking skills - Ability to manage multiple patients in a high-volume, fast-paced outpatient setting - Effective communication and teamwork abilities - Familiarity with outpatient surgery protocols and infection control standards - Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) - Committed to quality improvement and patient-centered care - Physical ability to perform required duties, including prolonged standing and assisting in patient mobility - Maintains compliance with all regulatory and institutional policies - Attends required training and maintains current certifications and clinical competencies Qualifications Education - Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred Licenses/Certifications - Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required within time frame specified in facility policy) - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (required within time frame specified in facility policy) - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (required within timeframe specified in facility policy) Experience - Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience preferred - Previous experience in an outpatient surgery, ambulatory surgery center, or perioperative environment strongly preferred

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