PACU

EyeCare Associates of East Texas•Tyler, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with established Federal, State, and accreditation standards, as well as ASC policies and procedures. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by the RN or others under their direction. The RN participates in direct patient care and is responsible for maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment within the Eye Surgery Center of East Texas.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing
One year of previous nursing experience in at least one of the following settings: surgical, ambulatory surgical center (ASC), Pre/Post-Op, PACU, ICU, Medical Surgical, Telemetry or Operating Room
Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Responsibilities

Ability to supervise and direct patient care in an individual Operating Room
Ensures that proper techniques and practices are used in accordance to accepted standards of practice
Complies with HIPAA regulations and is knowledgeable of patient rights
Performs duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their license as defined by the State
Supervises other personnel in the room and directs or assists as necessary
Immediately reports and unusual occurrences to charge personnel, documents appropriately in the patient record
Demonstrates primary nursing accountability through coordination, communication and continuity of patient care
Assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care in an effective manner
Maintains medical records in an accurate and legible manner
Participates in continuing education/in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and Q.A.P.I. program
Follows Physician orders and directions from management
Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment
Assists in training new staff when needed
Balances team and individual responsibilities
Recognizes each department’s significance and works appropriately with other departments