Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology - No weekends, evenings, or call!

Virginia Eye Consultants•Norfolk, VA

1d•$39 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides pre-operative, post-operative, and PACU nursing care in an ophthalmology ambulatory surgery setting. The role assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements, accreditation standards, and facility policies and procedures. The nurse is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by themselves and personnel under their direction, participates in direct patient care, and maintains a clean, orderly, and safe environment. The position works four 10-hour shifts starting at either 6:00 or 6:30 a.m. The facility is open Monday through Friday, and the role does not include evenings, weekends, or on-call work.

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.
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.
Organizational and time-management skills, including managing work in a cost-effective manner.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.

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.
ACLS certification.
Knowledge of Amkai Office and Amkai Charts Database software.
Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct patient care in an individual operating room.
Ensure proper techniques and practices are used in accordance with accepted standards of practice.
Comply with HIPAA regulations and uphold patient rights.
Perform duties ethically and legally within the scope of the state-issued nursing license.
Supervise other personnel in the room and direct or assist them as necessary.
Promptly report unusual occurrences to charge personnel and document them 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 with training new staff when needed.
Balance team and individual responsibilities and work appropriately with other departments.
Maintain reliable attendance and observe assigned work schedules and hours.