PACU Ambulatory Surgery - day shift, no weekends, M-F

Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities•Tallmadge, OH

About The Position

The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements, accreditation standards, and ambulatory surgery center policies and procedures. The role is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by the nurse and personnel under their direction. It includes direct patient care and maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment across Pre-Op, OR Circulating, and PACU services. This is a part-time position averaging 15–20 hours per week, scheduled for two 10-hour shifts. The clinic operates Monday through Wednesday.

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 and independently.
Ability to organize and manage time effectively and cost-effectively.
Reliable attendance, punctuality, and adherence to assigned work schedules and hours.
Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands; ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, and lift, carry, push, or pull items up to 25 pounds.
Visual and auditory acuity, including color, depth, and peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

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.

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 knowledge of 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.
Immediately report unusual occurrences to charge personnel and document them appropriately in the patient record.
Coordinate, communicate, and maintain continuity of patient care, demonstrating primary nursing accountability.
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.
Follow physician orders and management directions.
Contribute to the development of a healthy work environment.
Assist in training new staff when needed.
Balance team and individual responsibilities and work appropriately with other departments.