OR - Part Time - Surgical Care Center of Michigan

Eye Care Partners Career•Grand Rapids, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards and ASC policies and procedures. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under his/her direction. Participates in direct patient care and maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required
Current RN License required
Knowledge of Amkai Office and Amkai Charts Database software
Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Printer, copier, telephone and fax
Ability 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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs.
Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology.
Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—is required 100% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
Previous nursing experience in at least one of the following settings preferred: Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC), PACU, ICU, Medical Surgical or Telemetry floors
Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct patient care in an individual Operating Room.
Ensure that proper techniques and practices are used in accordance to 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 as defined by the State.
Supervise other personnel in the room and direct or assist as necessary.
Immediately report and unusual occurrences to charge personnel, document appropriately in the patient record.
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.
Perform scrub duties as necessary.
Maintain count on sponges, needles and instruments to ensure no loss of items according to policy.
Perform all circulating duties with efficiency.
Supervise and assist Scrub Nurse as needed.
Position patient, prepare operative area, and adjust table to proper position according to standard policies.
Have all supplies and equipment in room and provide to team as needed.
Open all sterile packs and supplies according to aseptic technique.
Assist Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, and other personnel as needed.
Observe patient for changes in condition.
Review Surgeon’s preference cards for desired medications and verify same with Surgeon.
Ensure all medications are administered and charted according to established policies and procedures.
Identify and record patient’s response to medication when necessary.
Care for specimens and cultures as directed by set policies and procedures.
Accompany patient to PACU and give report to Post-Op Nurse.
Assist in control and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
Record use of equipment and method directed.
Check rooms, material and equipment for proper care and handling.
Ensure clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and aseptic techniques.
Assist in control of traffic and personnel to ensure proper control of infection and asepsis.