PACU - PRN Schedule, No Weekends!

Reynolds & Anliker Eye Physicians & Surgeons•Emporia, KS

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient nursing care in accordance with federal and state requirements, accreditation standards, and ambulatory surgery center (ASC) policies and procedures. The role is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by the nurse and personnel under their direction, provides direct patient care, and helps maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment. This is a PRN position, typically scheduled 2–5 days 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. Weekends are not required.

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 staff; good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Organization and effective, cost-conscious time management.
Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Physical ability to perform the listed job activities, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items up to 25 pounds; strong fine motor skills and full use of hands; and visual and auditory acuity.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
One year of previous 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.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct patient care in an individual operating room.
Ensure proper techniques and practices follow 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 needed.
Promptly 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, 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 in training new staff when needed.
Balance team and individual responsibilities and work appropriately with other departments.
Maintain attendance, punctuality, and adherence to assigned work schedules and hours.