Supervisory Nurse (Ambulatory Surgery)

Quick Facts

• Position: Supervisory Nurse, Ambulatory Surgical Service

• Focus: Ambulatory surgery pre-op, intra-op, and post-op patient care and nursing oversight

Description

Serve as a Supervisory Nurse for ambulatory surgical services, performing comprehensive patient assessments before, during, and after surgery while overseeing nursing needs. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create effective treatment plans, administer IV sedation agents, and monitor patients intra-operatively. Provide clear verbal and written instructions to patients and families on ambulatory surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative patient assessments

• Oversee nursing needs of ambulatory surgery patients

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to develop ambulatory treatment plans

• Administer intravenous sedation agents and monitor patients during procedures

• Identify changes in patient condition and provide information to physicians

• Provide verbal and written patient and family instructions for ambulatory surgical procedures

Requirements

• Mission Essential

• Secret security clearance eligibility (obtain and maintain; background investigation and credit check required)

• One-year supervisory probationary period

• Seasonal influenza vaccination consent or recognized exemption

• Testing Designated Position: consent to pre-employment screening and random drug testing (urinalysis)

• Pre-placement medical examination required

• Immunization screening; Hepatitis B required for direct patient contact (other immunizations may be required)

• Obtain and maintain ACLS certification

• Obtain and maintain BLS certification

• Fulfill credentialing requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s, associate, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing program (transcripts required)

• Licensure: Active, unrestricted RN license/registration and passing NCLEX

• Experience: 1+ year of professional nursing experience including pre-/intra-/post-operative assessments, responsible nursing care practices, IV sedation administration, and patient monitoring

Benefits

A comprehensive U.S. federal employee benefits package; eligibility depends on the type of position and work schedule.