Employment Opportunities

Why the ASC?
Are you an energetic and eager individual looking to join a collaborative team? If so, the Nursing position available at the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) of Stevens Point could be just what you’re looking for!

Our entire team is committed to providing the central Wisconsin community with exceptional patient care in a calming, friendly, and newly remodeled environment. Upon hire, you will experience the same environment where empathy and expertise come together to provide the highest standard of quality healthcare.

If you share a similar goal, we’d love for you to join us and become part of the team that provides outstanding healthcare to our patients and community.

Job Summary
The Registered Nurse will play a pivotal role in facilitating a safe and seamless progression of patients throughout the surgical journey, spanning from pre-operative preparations to the operating room and post-operative recovery. Key responsibilities include assessing patients before surgery, preparing them for procedures, collaborating with the surgical team to develop individualized care plans, and providing comprehensive assistance to surgeons and the surgical team during procedures. Throughout recovery, the Nurse will closely monitor patients, administer post-operative treatments, and provide emotional support. Attention to detail, effective communication, and maintaining patient confidentiality are essential. This role is crucial in ensuring the well-being and comfort of patients throughout their surgical experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Communicates appropriately with peers, management and physicians, patients, and patient’s family members.
• Adheres to surgical policies and procedures, and monitoring of the environment as described in the policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates competence in assessing and admitting patients pre-operatively.
• Efficient in chart preparation, documentation, and computer skills necessary to retrieve patient information.
• Skilled in recovery of patients from regional, local, IV conscious sedation, spinal, and general anesthesia for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and elderly patients.
• Exhibits proficiency in facilitating patient discharge procedures.
• Displays capability in the accurate preparation and administration of medications.
• Demonstrates proficiency in educating patients and their support system about pre-operative and post-operative instructions.
• Responsible for periodic review of policies pertinent to the position.

Job Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Must be a licensed registered nurse with two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Has obtained or will obtain within 6 months of employment CPR and ACLS certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stand, walk, use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or control; reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
• Bend, lift, stoop, and kneel, crouch, crawl, and sit.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
• Must have good visual acuity.

The Ambulatory Surgical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.00 – $38.00 per hour
Expected Hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off

Interested applicants please email your resume and cover letter to KyleD@ascstevenspoint.com.