Registered Nurse - Surgical / PRN

Bridgeview Eye Partners • Maumee, OH

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About The Position

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide direct patient care to individuals in the pre-surgical, operative and recovery periods; collaborates with medical staff and other departments daily to promote coordination of patient care. Assure quality of care by adhering to compliance standards; following ASC philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations. Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, friends, and families. Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel. Protect patients and staff by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE : ASN or BSN degree is required. Registered Nurse with current license to practice as a professional nurse in the State within their practice location. Current certification in Basic Life Support is required. Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support is required and must be obtained within one year of employment. Minimum of one year related work experience in operating room is preferred. COMPETENCIES : Judgment and decision-making Problem-solving skills Adaptability Caring practices Collaboration Teamwork Communication skills Attention to detail; organized Stress tolerance PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT (per ADA guidelines): Physical Activity: Standing for sustained periods of time, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting, Talking, Hearing. Physical requirements: Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform each activity. The worker may be exposed to the following hazards: Anesthesia gases/agents Blood and Bloodborne pathogens Communicable diseases Hazardous waste Moving parts of equipment Sharp objects In addition to the expectations listed above, each employee must demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s Values, Standards of Conduct and Standards of Care principles.

Requirements

• ASN or BSN degree is required
• Registered Nurse with current license to practice as a professional nurse in the State within their practice location
• Current certification in Basic Life Support is required
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support is required and must be obtained within one year of employment
• Judgment and decision-making
• Problem-solving skills
• Adaptability
• Caring practices
• Collaboration
• Teamwork
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail; organized
• Stress tolerance
• Standing for sustained periods of time
• Stooping
• Grasping
• Lifting
• Talking
• Hearing
• Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform each activity
• Each employee must demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s Values, Standards of Conduct and Standards of Care principles

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one year related work experience in operating room is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to individuals in the pre-surgical, operative and recovery periods
• Collaborate with medical staff and other departments daily to promote coordination of patient care
• Assure quality of care by adhering to compliance standards
• Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, friends, and families
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Protect patients and staff by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
• Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree