Registered Nurse (OR, Pre-Op, PACU) PRN

East Atlanta Eye Surgery Center•Lawrenceville, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

East Atlanta Eye Surgery Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to work in Pre-Op, OR, and PACU. The ideal candidate will be committed to supporting the clinic's goals of providing each patient with a positive experience while receiving quality comprehensive eye care. The Registered Nurse provides ongoing assessment and nursing care to patients in the facility in accordance with Physician’s orders, policies, procedures, and processes within the scope of practice. This role participates in the teaching of patients and family and provides leadership by working cooperatively with other health care team members. The nurse collaborates with physicians and team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect provision of safe, professional nursing care of patients in the operating room. The nurse is accountable for ongoing evaluation and documentation of all components of care delivered to patients within the perioperative and outpatient environment utilizing the nursing process.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED certificate recipient
Graduate of accredited school of nursing
Active RN license in the state where work will be conducted.
BLS and ACLS certification
Current surgical experience (within past 3 years)
Current Pre-op/PACU experience (within past 2 years)
Ability to make sound nursing judgment based on nursing theory.
Demonstrates primary nurse accountability through coordination, communication, and continuity of patient care.
Must be able to assess, prioritize, plan, and implement direct patient care.
Assumes responsibility for competency of practice and takes initiative for professional development and continuing education.
Working knowledge and experience in hospital or ambulatory surgery center including direct patient care.
Ability to adhere to work schedule and manage time appropriately.
Ability to utilize resources in a timely, organized, and cost-effective manner.
Knowledge of patient monitoring equipment.

Responsibilities

Follows and completes assignments as given by the RN Facility Administrator, Nurse Manager and Providers
Collaborates with appropriate disciplines in developing coordinated outcomes and interventions
Circulates surgical procedures for various surgeons that operate at the facility
Supports and maintains a safe patient care environment
Ensures that all clinical areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner
Prepares surgery suite for surgical procedures
Follows established universal precautions in the use of PPE
Individualizes patient care according to patient’s health status and surgery/procedure being performed
Operates equipment and performs technical skills according to policies and standards
Recognizes situations (patient, staff, visitor, and physician) and significant assessment findings that require verbal or written communication and follow through to the appropriate people
Monitors surgery inventory and notifies appropriate individual(s) when supplies are needed
Participates in identifying and developing the performance improvement focus and criteria
Supports the mission, vision, and core values of the organization
Observes facility policies, procedures, and processes
Purposefully conducts all aspects of job in an ethical manner in support of the organization’s commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity
Preparing patients for the planned procedure
Obtaining the patient’s medical history, including medications, allergies, and reactions
Carrying out physician’s orders
Observing the patient’s medical condition including vital signs, affect, pain, and symptoms requiring further evaluation and treatment, and escalating concerns to the physician
Communicating to the patient and the care team in an effective manner
Relaying information to appropriate personnel concerning a patient’s condition
Educating the patient including providing instructions in preparation for discharge
Administering medications per physician order
Appropriate documentation of care
Supervising non-licensed personnel as assigned
Maintaining appropriate supplies and medication
Assisting with the preparation and performance of procedures
Assisting in medical records maintenance
Utilizing safe practices and controls to protect patients and self from infection and exposure
Maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality at all times
Maintaining patient’s rights
Maintaining positive and effective interpersonal relationships
Reporting and documenting any unusual occurrences and incidents in a timely manner
Utilizing proper body mechanics while lifting
Serving as a clinical resource
Demonstrating professional accountability
Other duties as assigned