ASC Registered Nurse (Ophthalmology)

Vision Integrated Partners (Midwest)•Leawood, KS

About The Position

At Vision Integrated Partners, we are seeking an experienced ASC Registered Nurse to join our team. The Registered Nurse will assist in the organization and daily function of the practice and surgery center in accordance with established Federal, State, and accreditation standards and Center policies and procedures. Care for patients preparing for their surgical procedure. Monitor patient's vital signs and continuously evaluate patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other physicians. This position requires floating to our Northland location 1 day per week. Circulating & Instrument Turnover duties as needed We understand the importance of work-life balance and want our team members to thrive personally and professionally. In addition to a rewarding career, we offer a comprehensive wellness package that includes exciting benefits such as: Competitive market compensation $ Excellent health insurance benefits Generous 401k matching program with immediate 100% vesting Paid time off Paid holidays Free counseling and support services Employee Perk Package

Requirements

Current State RN license.
If BLS and ACLS are not current upon hire, successful completion of a course is required within 90 days of hire.
One (1) year of experience in PreOp preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the organization and daily function of the practice and surgery center
Care for patients preparing for their surgical procedure
Monitor patient's vital signs
Evaluate patient recovery from anesthesia
Assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other physicians
Patient preparation for surgical procedures
Post-Operative patient education
Circulating within the OR and instrument turnover
Collect clinical data with patient's medical and nursing care
Set priorities
Communicate well with patients, families, teammates, physicians, other members of the healthcare team
Recognize legal and policy limits of individual practice
Assess, plan, evaluate and ensures the implementation of the patient's care to achieve identified outcomes and delivers safe patient care according to facility policy and procedure
Assess patient status on admission and on an ongoing basis
Coordinate nursing interventions to enhance achievement of expected outcomes and to ensure readiness for discharge
Adhere to all facility policies and procedures when providing patient care
Demonstrate ability to provide for patient care in emergency situations
Assess learning needs according to patient's level of understanding and readiness to learn
Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of nursing care provided
Assume charge nurse responsibility as assigned
Demonstrate appropriate knowledge and competence of designated skills
History and physical assessment of patient
Complete review of medical record
Admit patient according to procedure
Promote physical comfort and provide emotional support and safety for patient
Administer and chart medications as ordered by physician
Reinforce and clarify physician instructions and explanation of procedures to patient
Provide nursing care and appropriate monitoring according to policies and procedures
Verify surgical/procedure site with patient and according to surgical schedule and patient History and Physical
Obtain and verify operative/procedure consent
Provide instructions according to patient need
Complete nursing documentation
Provide emergency care according to physician and administrative policy
Assist with preoperative and postoperative patient calls
Review charts for completeness and signatures of physicians
Maintain an environment that promotes safety