Registered Nurse, Pre-Op / Post-Op (PRN) - Willing to Train!

Job Title

• Registered
• Nurse (RN),
• Pre-Op /
• Post-Op
• Company:
• Eye
• Surgery
• Center of
• Elizabethtown
• Location: Elizabethtown, KY

Hours

• PRN You will typically work 1-2 days per week (ideally 2 days)
• Your schedule will vary weekly
• Our office is open
• Monday-Friday 6:00am-5:00pm Your shifts will fall within these hours. You may need to work a little earlier/later as needed. No late nights, weekends or holidays!

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing preferred Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required in the state you will be working in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required Need to have strong IV skills and experience working in a fast-paced environment Previous nursing experience in at least one of the following settings is preferred, but not required: Pre-Op, Post-Op, PACU, Operating Room (OR), Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC), ICU, Medical Surgical or Telemetry floors

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.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ability to supervise and direct patient care in an individual Operating Room.
• Ensures that proper techniques and practices are used in accordance to accepted standards of practice.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations and is knowledgeable of patient rights.
• Performs duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their license as defined by the State.
• Supervises other personnel in the room and directs or assists as necessary.
• Immediately reports and unusual occurrences to charge personnel, documents appropriately in the patient record.
• Demonstrates primary nursing accountability through coordination, communication and continuity of patient care.
• Assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care in an effective manner.
• Maintains medical records in an accurate and legible manner.
• Participates in continuing education/in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and Q.A.P.I. program.
• Follows Physician orders and directions from management.
• Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment.
• Assists in training new staff when needed.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Recognizes each department’s significance and works appropriately with other departments.

Qualifications

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. 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.

Attendance

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 required

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

If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered. EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.