About this role
Astrana Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to be responsible for providing direct patient care for patients undergoing surgical and procedural interventions in an ambulatory surgical setting. The RN performs pre-op, intra-op, and post-op nursing care, conducts patient assessments, administers medications, monitors patient responses and provides patient education. The RN ensures safe and efficient surgical operations in accordance with established protocols and standards of care. Our Values: Put Patients First Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams Operate with Integrity & Excellence Be Innovative Work As One Team Receives patients from operating room or procedure areas and performs nursing assessment upon admission to recovery and up to discharge Provides close observation and monitoring of post-op patients, including vital signs, cardiac monitoring, pulse oximetry, respirations, blood pressure, pain level, and level of consciousness Identifies cardiac arrhythmias and abnormal clinical findings through monitoring and interprets EKG data as indicated, initiating appropriate nursing interventions per physician or anesthesia orders Administers medications, IV therapy, and treatments as ordered and documents all interventions; observes and responds appropriately to adverse reactions Performs or assists physicians with sterile and non-sterile procedures, dressing changes, and post-op interventions as required Provides immediate respiratory support or emergency care when necessary, including use of oxygen, suction, AMBU bag, CPR and venipuncture per policy Provides post-op teaching and instruction to patients and families regarding recovery, medications, activity restrictions and follow-up care Maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation in patient recording, including recovery notes, vital signs, medications, and patient response to treatment Recognizes and utilizes safety precautions and infection control procedures, maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe recovery environment Maintains knowledge of supplies and equipment, restocking as necessary to support daily operations Assists circulating nurse or surgical team with patient flow and post-op coordination as needed