PACU - PRN Schedule, No Weekends!

Eye Care Partners•Emporia, KS

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN), Pre-Op / Post-Op assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient nursing care in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements, accreditation standards, and ambulatory surgery center (ASC) policies and procedures. The RN is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by the RN and personnel under their direction, participates in direct patient care, and maintains a clean, orderly, and safe environment. This PRN position is with Reynolds & Anliker in Emporia, Kansas. The RN typically works 2–5 days per month, usually Tuesdays and Thursdays, though the schedule may vary. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; the RN may need to work somewhat earlier or later as needed.

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 and respond to emergent situations.
Professional, friendly, and courteous manner; effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; organizational and time-management skills.
Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to observe assigned work schedules, arrive on time, and maintain minimal absences.
Ability to perform the described physical activities, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items up to 25 pounds; frequent walking, sitting, and standing; regular bending, stooping, and reaching; and constant use of fine motor skills, hands, and visual and auditory acuity.

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, ensuring proper techniques and practices are followed according to accepted standards.
Supervise other personnel in the room and direct or assist them as necessary.
Assess, prioritize, plan, and implement patient care effectively, and coordinate, communicate, and maintain continuity of care.
Comply with HIPAA regulations, uphold patient rights, and perform duties ethically and legally within the scope of the state nursing license.
Report unusual occurrences promptly to charge personnel and document them appropriately in the patient record.
Maintain accurate and legible medical records.
Participate in continuing education and in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and the Q.A.P.I. program.
Follow physician orders and management directions.
Contribute to a healthy work environment and assist with training new staff when needed.
Work collaboratively across teams and departments while balancing individual and team responsibilities.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment and participate in direct patient care.