Registered Nurse

Atlantic Vision Partners•Forest, VA

About The Position

A Registered Nurse is a professional who provides patient care based on the nursing process; being involved with maintaining the standard of care for assigned patients through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The Registered Nurse shall oversee and guide employees that are under his/her supervision. The Registered Nurse actively supports and promotes the Centers Philosophy and mission statement. The Registered Nurse is directed by the Charge Nurse.

Requirements

Training and understanding of HIPAA requirements and the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality.
Strong communication and out-going, positive interpersonal skills
Empathetic personality with attention to patient’s needs
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; ability to prioritize tasks
Ability to work as a team member and uphold organizational standards and values
Excellent judgment, dependability, and diligence
Demonstrated high ethical standards and integrity
Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality
Customer and patient service orientation: prompt response to patient needs and ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations with tact, empathy, and diplomacy
Professionalism: displays positive outlook and pleasant manner, does not instigate, or participate in office gossip or negativity, keeps commitments, dresses appropriately, and is well-groomed
1-2+ years’ experience in a surgery center preferred
Has a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State.
Current BCLS certification
Current ACLS certification preferred or basic EKG or Arrhythmia identification certification
ERM system familiarity
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Willingness to submit to a background check (drug screen for Ambulatory Surgery Centers only)

Responsibilities

Assesses patient status on admission to the preop area, the operating room and/or the post-op area, and on a continuing basis.
Provides safe, therapeutic quality care to patients by utilizing the nursing process and nursing diagnosis in a timely manner and by setting appropriate priorities. Coordinates nursing interventions to enhance achievement of expected outcomes and to ensure readiness for discharge. Documents interventions and patient’s responses.
Ensures provision of patient care in an organized and timely manner.
Utilizes nursing care standards when planning and implementing patient care.
Communicates appropriate information regarding patient conditions to those who require the Information including, surgeons, anesthesia, management and other staff.
Safely carries out physician’s orders correctly and promptly, documenting all activities.
Initiates and participates in patient and family education. Assesses learning needs according to patient’s level of understanding and readiness to learn.
Displays an understanding of each patient’s cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturity in assessments, treatment, and care.
Takes part in pre- and post-op phone calls and communicates any problems to the appropriate person.
Maintains competencies to function in RN role within specific area. (Ex. OR circulator – Identification, counting and care of instrumentation and sponges, skin preparation of surgical site).
Maintain competencies in conscious sedation administration and monitoring of sedated patient Including airway protection, assessment and support of sedated patients.
Protect sedated and anesthetized patients by identifying safety hazards such as electrical, equipment, pressure points and by minimizing exposure to maintain privacy and body temperature.
Expertise in safety principles, asepsis, sterile technique and universal precautions.
Assesses, anticipates and implements appropriate care throughout the surgical process
Correlates clinical data with nursing care. Provides the patient with care measures congruent with his/her age, sex and health status.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, prioritizes work to meet the changing needs of the department. ASC Registered Nurse Page Two
Document and perform nursing care in assigned area based on standards of care and practice, and TDC policies and procedures.
Adhere to all policies and procedures, including standards for confidentiality, Infection Control, safety (OSHA), attendance, punctuality and personal appearance.
Serve as a role model and mentor, providing direction and leadership to other staff.
Demonstrates understanding of established emergency procedures for the Center.
Demonstrates the ability to direct and provide patient care in emergency situations.
Shows the ability to make decisions about Center-based problems.
Participates in the orientation of nursing and ancillary staff as requested.
Participates in developing standardized patient education programs.
Participates in Quality Improvement activities including identification of opportunities for cost reductions and efficiencies.
Works to achieve and maintain regulatory certification and accreditation of the Center.
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for professional practice and for continued professional growth and development through printed material or other sources and by attending in-services and seminars as appropriate.
Must be willing to flex work hours as needed and/or requested by Manager.
Other duties as assigned.