Registered Nurse – OR / PACU - ECLSI

Eye Clinic of Wisconsin•Wausau, WI

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

The ASC Operating Room and PACU nurses work collaboratively with the physicians and the anesthesia health care providers to determine patient needs undergoing surgical procedures and to assume responsibility for patient care, document and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing actions and ensure a safe environment of care. The nurse will be knowledgeable about the scrub and circulation duties performed in the ASC.

Requirements

Vocational/Technical Degree as a Registered Nurse is required
Current RN License in the state of Wisconsin
BLS and CPR certification is required

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification is preferred; must be obtained within one year of employment
Knowledge of state, federal, JCAHO regulations
Effective communication skills; verbal and written
Ability to develop good working relationships with physicians and staff
Ability to work in a fast-paced medical facility while adhering to HIPAA compliance regulations
Strong aptitude with computer software
Must be outgoing and cordial; demonstrated through solid customer service skills/experience
Must be flexible for changing job requirements

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge and practice of: Environment of Care (Safety, Security, Haz Mat/Waste, Emergency Preparedness, Med Equipment)
Demonstrates knowledge and practice of: Infection Control (Department-specific policies and procedures, Location/use of personal protective equipment, CDC Hand Washing Guidelines, Play an active role in the QAPI program by auditing and monitoring for safe practices, continually working towards a safe environment for patients/staff)
Demonstrates knowledge and practice of: Patient Rights (Patient Rights and Responsibilities, Confidentiality Policies – HIPAA, Ethical Issue Resolution)
Demonstrates knowledge and practice of: Patient Safety (Verbal orders repeated and verified during procedure, Prevention of fires in the OR, Medication safety, Verbal orders/critical test results repeated and verified, Verification procedure for correct site, patient and procedure, Bed rail safety/risks of entrapment, Safe transport of monitored patient)
Demonstrates knowledge and practice of: Specimen handling (Protects welfare of patient by accurate labeling and handling of specimen, Disposition of all surgical specimens, initial specimen label are entered into Pathology logbook)
Demonstrates knowledge and practice of: IV Therapy (Insertion, Aseptic technique, Site, Dressing, Tubing changes, Use of pumps)
Performs age-specific nursing assessments
Demonstrates age-appropriate communication skills
Demonstrates ability to interpret arrhythmias and initiate age-specific responses
Demonstrates ability to assess age-specific safety issues and implements appropriate safety devices
Demonstrates ability to interpret patient data and react to changes in the patient’s condition
Is proactive
Anticipates and responds to patient, physician, family members, coworkers needs
Demonstrates an energetic and positive approach to work
Is sensitive to patients’ physical, social and cultural needs
Demonstrates accountability and commitment to coworkers by being a dependable member of the team, addressing issues in a timely manner
Demonstrates sense of ownership, pays attention to detail and ensures all mandatory obligations are met
Gives all patients their full attention and treats them with dignity, respect and understanding
Presents a clean, professional, well-groomed image
Safeguards patient confidentiality in all forms of communication
Works effectively with others toward achieving common goals including morale and teamwork
Interacts compassionately and in a timely manner with all customers, patients and coworkers
Demonstrates appropriate assessment skills including prioritizing and delegation of patient care activities
Recognize and report signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect
Demonstrates clear knowledge necessary to provide patient care by ensuring all instruments, equipment and supplies are available for procedures
Assessment of pain upon admission and through the patient’s stay
Demonstrates awareness of appropriate medication use and follows all policies concerning medication administration
Assessment and reassessment of patient’s response to medications
Utilize the nursing process along with AORN standards to ensure all of the patient safety goals are incorporated into the care of the patient
Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique
Applies principles of asepsis, maintains sterile field technique at the sterile field, assist with care of equipment and supplies after the surgical procedure is completed
Identifies emergency situations and institutes corrective actions in a calm and efficient manner
Maintains organizational skill and manual dexterity in the economy of time, motion and supply utilization in a safe, efficient manner
Completes documentation in an accurate and timely manner
Provides support and comfort to preoperative patients
Demonstrates proficiency in care of patients receiving conscious sedation
Assists physician during procedures; carries out physician orders
Calls patients pre-operatively for pre-admission directives and post-operative follow-up care
Other duties as assigned