Acuity Eye Group
Location
Santa Ana, California
Salary
$42 - $52 / HOUR
The Registered Nurse is responsible for preparing patients for surgery and providing essential post-operative care, utilizing the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans. This includes administering medication, performing procedures, educating patients and families, and maintaining accurate medical records.
Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited nursing program and at least one year of experience in outpatient or inpatient nursing, along with holding a valid California RN License, BLS, and ACLS certificates. Desirable qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and experience in the Ophthalmology industry or with AAAHC Accreditation surveys.
Description The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for preparing the patient for surgery and providing post-operative care after surgery.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating a plan of patient care. Provides patient care, which may include administering medication, performing procedures, and monitoring patient status in accordance with approved nursing practice. Provides appropriate counsel and education to patient/family regarding surgical procedures, outcomes, preparation and follow-up. Maintains medical records requiring appropriate and timely recording of patient information. Consults with members of the health care team, adjusting nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Assists the health care provider with examinations, procedures, prescription refills, and other processes related to direct patient care. Maintains required skills and competencies and participates in education programs, staff meetings, and in-services such as CPR as required. Maintains an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with Company policies. Actively share ideas in a constructive and positive manner by listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others. Keep commitments and keep direct supervisor informed of work progress, timetables, and issues. Advocate and assist in maintaining a clean, neat, and cheerful environment where our patients feel comfortable. Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal and other regulations (e.g., OSHA, WC, HIPAA, ADA, FEHA, DOL, HR policies and practices). Prepares for upcoming surgical procedures and ensures the ASC has all necessary nursing supplies and equipment. Works closely with Anesthesia in assisting in screening and communicating clearances Goes through monthly outdates and medication recalls. Other duties as assigned by management.
REQUIRED: Graduation from an accredited nursing program. 1-year experience working in outpatient/inpatient nursing.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in the Ophthalmology Industry with multiple Surgery Center locations. Experience with Regulatory and Accreditation Surveys (AAAHC Accreditation).
All of the information contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this classification, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the duties and/or work assignments of all positions, without advanced notice, and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Notwithstanding any of the foregoing described job responsibilities, employee shall not engage in activities that constitute the practice of ophthalmology as prohibited under applicable law. Employee shall neither exercise control over nor interfere with the clinician-patient relationship. Clinicians shall have sole responsibility for all professional services provided to patients.
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