Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology - No weekends, evenings, or call!

Virginia Eye Consultants•Norfolk, VA

19d•$36 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Eye Consultants is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Pre-Op, Post-Op, and PACU department in Norfolk, Virginia. The RN assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements, accreditation standards, and ambulatory surgery center policies and procedures. The position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by the RN and personnel under the RN’s direction, provides direct patient care, and helps maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, starting at either 6:00 or 6:30 a.m. The facility is open Monday through Friday; the role does not require evenings, weekends, or call. The stated pay is $36–$40, depending on experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where the worksite is located.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to assess, prioritize, plan, and implement patient care effectively and respond to emergent situations.
Positive, friendly, courteous, and professional manner; effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to stay organized and manage time effectively and cost-effectively.
Ability to meet assigned schedules and hours, arrive on time, and maintain minimal absences.
Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items up to 25 pounds; frequent walking; bending, stooping, and reaching; fine motor tasks; and visual and auditory demands.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
One year of nursing experience in at least one of these settings: surgical, ambulatory surgery center (ASC), Pre/Post-Op, PACU, ICU, Medical Surgical, Telemetry, or Operating Room.
Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Knowledge of Amkai Office and Amkai Charts Database software.
Experience using a printer, copier, telephone, and fax.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct patient care in an individual operating room.
Ensure proper techniques and practices are used in accordance with accepted standards of practice.
Comply with HIPAA regulations and maintain knowledge of patient rights.
Perform duties ethically and legally within the scope of the RN license and state requirements.
Supervise other personnel in the room and direct or assist them as necessary.
Promptly report unusual occurrences to charge personnel and document them in the patient record.
Coordinate, communicate, and ensure continuity of patient care.
Assess, prioritize, plan, and implement patient care effectively.
Maintain accurate and legible medical records.
Participate in continuing education and in-service training, staff meetings, and the Q.A.P.I. program as needed.
Follow physician orders and management directions.
Contribute to a healthy work environment and assist with training new staff when needed.
Balance team and individual responsibilities and work appropriately with other departments.