Day Surgery / Infusion RN

Join Our Team as a Day Surgery / Infusion RN

Are you a dedicated and skilled RN seeking a rewarding role in a fast-paced surgical and infusion setting? Cottage Hospital is looking for a Day Surgery / Infusion RN to join our team. In this role, you'll provide high quality patient care in both pre- and post-operative settings as well as outpatient infusion services. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply today!

Job Summary

The Day Surgery / Infusion RN will be responsible for ensuring seamless patient care in our ambulatory surgery unit and outpatient infusion services. This position requires proficiency in pre-operative preparation, post-operative recovery, and IV infusion therapy. You’ll work closely with anesthesiologists to certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

Surgical Nursing Responsibilities:

• Assess, prepare, and educate patients for surgery.

• Verify surgical consents and ensure documentation accuracy.

• Monitor patient vital signs pre- and post-operatively.

• Start IVs and administer pre-op medications.

• Provide post-anesthesia recovery care and monitor for complications.

• Support discharge planning and patient education.

Infusion Nursing Responsibilities:

• Administer outpatient IV therapies, including blood transfusions and medication infusions.

• Administer infusions through peripheral IVs, PICC lines

• Perform patient assessments and document care plans.

• Educate patients on infusion treatments and self-care techniques.

• Collaborate with physicians and pharmacy staff to ensure safe medication administration.