Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities·Blue Ash, Ohio
The nurse will conduct telephone assessments of surgical patients to obtain medical and medication history while maintaining a database for tracking. They will also coordinate with primary care physicians, anesthesia staff, and surgeons to ensure all pre-operative requirements are met.
EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care.
Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives.
Based in St.
Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum.
For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com.
JOB TITLE: PAT Registered Nurse DEPARTMENT: Pre-Op/ PACU REPORTS TO: Charge Nurse FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt This position is part-time, 20 hours/week.
There are never any evenings, weekend, or call!
Demonstrates quality patient service during interactions with patients, coworkers, and vendors: Exhibits a positive attitude and is flexible in accepting work assignments and priorities Meets attendance and tardiness expectations Is dependable; follows policies and procedures Maintains professionalism in interactions with patients and coworkers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain a computer database for tracking surgical patients.
Receive appropriate communication from surgery schedulers to schedule each patient for surgery.
Obtain and review all pre-admission testing for the surgical patient.
Conduct a phone assessment of each surgical patient to obtain medical and medication history.
Communicate with primary care physicians, cardiologists, oncologists, etc. to obtain necessary information for appropriate medical evaluation preoperatively.
Communicate directly with the anesthesia staff and surgeons to ensure all questions regarding pre-operative patients are answered prior to surgery to ensure a smooth schedule.
Evaluate patients for allergies and set up allergy testing when appropriate.
Other duties as assigned. JOB QUALIFICATIONS To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. COMPETENCIES To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following: REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions. COMMUNICATION SKILLS Communicates in an open and concise manner. Exhibits good verbal (one-to-one and one-to-group) communication skills. Identifies and resolves communication barriers (involving self/others). Writes effective business communications. Conducts effective meetings. Participates effectively in meetings. Communicates effectively at all levels of the organization. INNOVATION Develops creative ideas and innovative approaches to improve things such as teamwork, patient care, work processes, or productivity. DECISION MAKING Plans and organizes own work. Recognizes when a system or process is not producing the desired results. Determines the cause of problems before taking action. Gathers relevant information when necessary. Systematically generates and evaluates alternatives and solutions before making a decision. Thinks in a logical, disciplined manner. Manages time efficiently. Manages multiple assignments simultaneously. INTERPERSONAL AND TEAM Facilitates communication. Solicits constructive and critical feedback for self-development. Develop relationships that establish a sense of openness, concern, confidence, and trust. Gains cooperation and action from team members. Modifies style to be appropriate for each situation. Solicits and listens actively to the opinions and suggestions of others. Confronts problems and resolves conflict. INITIATIVE Takes responsibility for personal actions. Achieves results on time and within budget. Develops work skills to enrich current job and/or accept additional responsibilities. Takes appropriate action as problems or opportunities arise. Recognizes and acts upon opportunities for continuous improvement. Volunteers to help others when a need is identified. Responds to requests, suggestions, and leadership from management willingly and openly. Understand team members needs and requirements. LEADERSHIP Committed to professional/personal growth and development. Active participant in practice, department, and team activities and goals. Proactive in continuing to enhance leadership skills. Contributes to an enthusiastic, positive work environment. Promotes unified culture and systems. Possesses a commitment to quality and excellence. Sets a proper example for others to follow. Sets priorities with a proper sense of importance. Follows through on assignments to assure successful completion. Balances big picture with day-to-day requirements and details. Values diversity in culture, ethnic background, thought, etc. Maintains composure when dealing with emergencies and crises. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/ REGISTRATIONS Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing preferred Current RN License, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred Must have at a minimum previous nursing experience in at least one of the following settings: ambulatory surgical center (ASC), PACU, ICU, Medical Surgical or Telemetry floors Must be able to provide proof of their identity and their right to work in the United States LANGUAGE SKILLS/COMPUTER SKILLS Printer, copier, telephone, and fax Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment PHYSICAL DEMANDS The employee must be able to: Walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time Occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Occasionally be able to push up to an excess of 200 pounds Occasionally be able to pull/ lift patients with the assistance of other personnel and or assistive devices, up to an excess of 400-500 pounds Occasionally be able to bend, stoop, kneel and climb ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS Regular exposure to blood and body substances Exposure to needle sticks possible WORKING CONDITIONS Works in well-lit and ventilated surroundings including pre-operative/ PACU areas, nurse's stations, procedure rooms, lounge, etc. May occasionally be exposed to outside environment If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600 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, and veteran or disability status. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and hold a current RN license. Previous nursing experience in settings such as an ambulatory surgical center, PACU, ICU, or telemetry floor is required.
Market context
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