Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse - Part time, no weekends or call

Novus Clinic•Tallmadge, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Novus Clinic is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse (RN) for their Pre-Op, Post-Op, and PACU department. The surgery center operates on a rotating schedule of Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays one week, and Tuesdays and Wednesdays the following week. The ideal candidate must have availability on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. This role is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting patient care in accordance with established standards and clinic policies. The RN will participate in direct patient care, maintain a safe environment, and supervise other personnel as needed. This position requires adherence to HIPAA regulations, knowledge of patient rights, and ethical and legal practice within the scope of the RN license. The role also involves coordinating patient care, maintaining accurate medical records, participating in continuing education and quality assurance programs, and following physician orders and management directions. The RN will contribute to a healthy work environment and assist in training new staff, demonstrating teamwork and interdepartmental collaboration.

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.
Attendance: Arrives to work area on time and has minimal absences.
Observes assigned work schedules and hours.
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
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

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

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.
Supervises and directs 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.