PRN Registered Nurse - Pre-Op/PACU - Day shift, no weekends!

Cincinnati Eye Institute•Warren, OH

20d•Onsite

About The Position

This PRN position requires 3-4 weeks of training Monday-Thursday before going PRN. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting nursing care of patients in accordance with established standards and policies. The position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered, participates in direct patient care, and maintains a safe environment. The nurse will supervise and direct patient care in an Operating Room, ensuring proper techniques and practices are followed. They must comply with HIPAA regulations, understand patient rights, and perform duties ethically and legally within their scope of practice. The role includes supervising other personnel, reporting unusual occurrences, coordinating patient care, maintaining medical records, participating in continuing education, following physician orders, and contributing to a healthy work environment. The nurse will also assist in training new staff and work collaboratively with other departments.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required
Current Registered Nurse (RN) License required in the state where the worksite is located
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
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.
Attendance: Arrives to work area on time and has minimal absences. Observes assigned work schedules and hours.
Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Printer, copier, telephone and fax

Nice To Haves

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
Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
Should have knowledge of Amkai Office and Amkai Charts Database software

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct patient care in an individual Operating Room.
Ensure that proper techniques and practices are used in accordance with accepted standards of practice.
Comply with HIPAA regulations and be knowledgeable of patient rights.
Perform duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their license.
Supervise other personnel in the room and direct or assist as necessary.
Immediately report and document unusual occurrences to charge personnel.
Demonstrate primary nursing accountability through coordination, communication, and continuity of patient care.
Assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care in an effective manner.
Maintain medical records in an accurate and legible manner.
Participate in continuing education/in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and Q.A.P.I. program.
Follow Physician orders and directions from management.
Actively participate in the development of a healthy work environment.
Assist in training new staff when needed.
Balance team and individual responsibilities.
Recognize each department’s significance and work appropriately with other departments.