Full-time 30 hour Registered Nurse - Pre-Op/PACU - No call! Day shift!

Cincinnati Eye Institute•Cincinnati, OH

3h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting nursing care for patients in accordance with established Federal, State, and accreditation standards, as well as ASC policies and procedures. The Registered Nurse is accountable for the quality of nursing services provided by themselves and others under their direction, participating in direct patient care and maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment. Successful candidates will demonstrate critical thinking skills, making sound nursing judgments based on nursing theory, and exhibiting primary nursing accountability through coordination, communication, and continuity of patient care. The role requires the ability to assess, prioritize, plan, and implement direct patient care effectively. Interpersonal skills are crucial, including a positive, friendly, and courteous manner, effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and staff, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team while balancing individual responsibilities. The nurse must recognize the significance of each department and work appropriately with others, possess good oral and written communication skills, and comply with HIPAA regulations. Responsibilities also include performing duties ethically and legally within the scope of their Oklahoma license, maintaining accurate and legible medical records, adhering to work schedules, managing time effectively and cost-efficiently, and responding to emergent situations. Participation in continuing education/in-service training and staff meetings is expected. The role requires the ability to work independently and within a group, follow physician orders and management directions, actively contribute to a healthy work environment, and assist in training new staff when needed. Punctuality and minimal absences are also performance expectations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program
Current RN License
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
Previous nursing experience in at least one of the following settings: ambulatory surgical center (ASC), PACU, ICU, Medical Surgical or Telemetry floors
Ability to provide proof of their identity and their right to work in the United States
Knowledge of Microsoft Word
Knowledge of printer, copier, telephone, and fax operation
Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing
Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards and ASC policies and procedures
Accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under his/ her direction
Participates in direct patient care
Maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment
Make sound nursing judgment based on nursing theory
Demonstrates primary nursing accountability through coordination, communication and continuity of patient care
Assess, prioritize, plan and implement direct patient care in an effective manner
Maintain effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and other staff
Work within a team, balancing team and individual responsibilities
Recognize each department’s significance and work appropriately with other departments
Comply with HIPAA regulations
Perform duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their license as defined by the State of Oklahoma
Maintain medical records in an accurate and legible manner
Adhere to work schedule, be organized, manage time effectively and in a cost effective manner
Respond to emergent situations
Participate in continuing education/in-service training as needed, staff meetings
Work independently and within a group
Follow physician orders and directions from management
Actively participate in the development of a healthy work environment
Assist in training new staff when needed
Arrive to work area on time and has minimal absences