Registered Nurse (Pre and Post-Op)

Prism Vision Group•Bowie, CO

1d•$28 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

The Pre/Post Operative Registered Nurse provides skilled nursing care at an ambulatory surgery center. Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the RN evaluates and assesses individual patient needs, plans for continuity of care, and delivers individualized, goal-directed nursing care and patient education. The position is onsite at Lakeview Surgery Center in Bowie, Maryland, and is non-exempt. The compensation range is $27.98–$58.11 per hour, dependent on experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited registered nurse program.
Hold a current, unrestricted State of New Jersey Registered Nurse license.
Current BLS certification required.
At least 1 year of experience as a registered nurse.
Knowledge of privacy practices and the Patient Bill of Rights.
Knowledge of pre-operative testing requirements and surgical-risk identification.
Knowledge of patient-care equipment, including its use and required cleaning.
Knowledge of supply locations and emergency procedures.
Meticulous attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the ophthalmology field preferred.
ACLS requested but not required.

Responsibilities

Monitor and assess patients’ physical status through observation, assessment, and interaction.
Conduct patient assessments and evaluations, including relevant medical and surgical history.
Identify patients’ educational, psychosocial, and cultural needs.
Understand and interpret diagnostic measures, including laboratory tests, radiology exams, and EKGs.
Identify patient needs and communicate them to everyone involved in patient care.
Advocate for patients and coordinate their care.
Maintain knowledge of medications, including anesthesia medications and herbal therapies, and associated risks.
Use professional nursing judgment to implement care plans and address identifiable issues before they become problems or incidents.
Provide complete pre- and post-operative assessments, airway management, and patient monitoring.
Complete accurate and timely medical record documentation and report information efficiently.
Use supplies, equipment, and resources cost-effectively without compromising patient care.
Follow infection-control and environmental-safety practices.
Communicate a positive and caring attitude toward patients, colleagues, staff, and others.
Seek guidance, direction, and assistance when needed.
Follow center policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information.
Identify goals for each patient and communicate them to others involved in the patient’s care.
Perform other assigned duties, including inventory, expiration validation, and stocking.