RN Ambulatory Surgery
New York, NY
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Surgery (Contract)

Location: New York, NY
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide patient-centered nursing care in an ambulatory surgery setting by applying nursing theory, research, evidence-based practice, and organizational standards. Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. Prioritize patient education, safety, and quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care using critical thinking and the nursing process.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and evaluate care plans.
• Educate patients and caregivers on care plans, health promotion, and disease prevention.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• Manage nursing assignments and allocate resources efficiently.
• Role model patient experience best practices including admission, bedside shift report, purposeful rounding, medication review, and discharge planning.
• Maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families, respecting cultural diversity and individual preferences.
• Participate in quality and safety initiatives, process improvements, and compliance measures.
• Identify and escalate safety hazards and barriers to care.
• Document nursing practice to support quality and performance improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Ambulatory Surgery, including experience within the last year
• One year or more of total travel nursing experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Additional Information

• Commitment to professional nursing practice and ethical decision-making.
• Encourages lifelong learning, clinical competence advancement, and participation in nursing committees and initiatives.
• Supports a collaborative and respectful work environment focused on patient safety and quality care.