Registered Nurse (RN), Pre-Operative/PACU - Full Time

Eye Care Partners•Walker, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards and company 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
Must be able to provide proof of their identity and their right to work in the United States
Knowledge of Amkai Office, Amkai Charts Database software and Microsoft Word
Knowledge of Printer, copier, telephone, and fax
Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment

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
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) preferred
Adult Cardiac Life Support(ACLS) preferred

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.
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 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 and be knowledgeable of patient rights.
Perform duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their license.
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, and Q.A.P.I. program.
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 have minimal absences.
Observe assigned work schedules and hours.