EyeCare Associates of East Texas
Location
Tyler, Texas
Responsible for assessing, planning, and documenting nursing care for patients in Pre-Op, Post-Op, and PACU settings. The role involves supervising patient care in the Operating Room and ensuring compliance with federal and state accreditation standards.
Requires a graduate degree from an accredited Nursing Program and a current RN license. BLS certification is required, while a BSN, ACLS certification, and one year of surgical or critical care experience are preferred.
SUMMARY Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards and ASC policies and procedures. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under his/her direction. Participates in direct patient care and maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment.
Must be able to assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care in an effective manner. Ability to respond to emergent situations. Demonstrates a positive, friendly, courteous and professional manner. Maintains effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and other staff. Able to work within a team. Good communication skills: oral and written. Has the ability to be organized, manage time effectively and in a cost effective manner. Ability to work independently and within a group.
Arrives to work area on time and has minimal absences. Observes assigned work schedules and hours.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing preferred One year of previous nursing experience in at least one of the following settings is preferred: surgical, ambulatory surgical center (ASC), Pre/Post-Op, PACU, ICU, Medical Surgical, Telemetry or Operating Room
LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS Current Registered Nurse (RN) License required in the state where the worksite is located Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY Should have knowledge of Amkai Office and Amkai Charts Database software Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Printer, copier, telephone and fax