PACU - PRN Schedule, No Weekends!

Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities•Emporia, KS

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN), Pre-Op / Post-Op assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient nursing care in accordance with applicable federal, state, and accreditation standards and ambulatory surgery center policies and procedures. The role is accountable for the quality of nursing services provided by the nurse and personnel under the nurse’s direction. It includes direct patient care and maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment. This is a PRN position, typically requiring 2–5 workdays per month, usually Tuesdays and Thursdays, though scheduling may vary. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; the nurse may occasionally need to work earlier or later.

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.
Ability to respond to emergent situations.
Positive, friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
Effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and other staff; good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work within a team, independently, and in a group.
Organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively and cost-effectively.
Arrive on time, maintain minimal absences, and observe assigned work schedules and hours.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
One year of nursing experience in at least one of these settings: surgical, ambulatory surgical 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.
Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
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 uphold patient rights.
Perform duties ethically and legally within the scope of the state nursing license.
Supervise other personnel in the room and direct or assist them as necessary.
Immediately report unusual occurrences to charge personnel and document them appropriately in the patient record.
Coordinate, communicate, and maintain 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 as needed, staff meetings, and the Q.A.P.I. program.
Follow physician orders and management directions.
Contribute to the development of a healthy work environment.
Assist with training new staff when needed.
Balance team and individual responsibilities and work appropriately with other departments.