Registered Nurse (Per Diem)

Acuity Eye Group•Palm Desert, CA

2d•$42 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for preparing the patient for surgery and providing post-operative care after surgery. This role utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating a plan of patient care. The RN provides patient care, which may include administering medication, performing procedures, and monitoring patient status in accordance with approved nursing practice. They also provide appropriate counsel and education to patients/families regarding surgical procedures, outcomes, preparation, and follow-up. Maintaining medical records with appropriate and timely recording of patient information is crucial. The RN consults with members of the health care team, adjusting nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes. They assist the health care provider with examinations, procedures, prescription refills, and other processes related to direct patient care. Maintaining required skills and competencies and participating in education programs, staff meetings, and in-services such as CPR as required is also part of the role. The RN is expected to maintain an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with Company policies, actively share ideas constructively and positively, keep commitments, and keep their direct supervisor informed of work progress. They advocate and assist in maintaining a clean, neat, and cheerful environment. Strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations (e.g., OSHA, WC, HIPAA, ADA, FEHA, DOL, HR policies and practices) is mandatory. The role involves preparing for upcoming surgical procedures, ensuring the ASC has all necessary nursing supplies and equipment, working closely with Anesthesia in assisting in screening and communicating clearances, and going through monthly outdates and medication recalls. Other duties as assigned by management may also be part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
1-year experience working in outpatient/inpatient nursing.
Valid and current California RN License (Department Consumer Affairs)
Valid BLS certificate (American Heart Association)
Valid ACLS certificate (American Heart Association)
Ability to recognize, interpret symptoms/conditions and functions in outpatient emergent situations.
Team player and contributor coupled with excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates empathy in order to provide the best patient care.
Skills required include use of knowledge of WORD, EXCEL and use of standard office equipment.
Ability to respond to common inquiries from customers, staff, vendors, or other members of the business community.
Ability to draw valid conclusions, apply sound judgment in making decisions, and to make decisions under pressure.
Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
Must address others professionally and respectfully by actions, words and deeds.
Detail oriented, organized, process focused, problem solver, self motivated proactive, customer service focused.
Displays independent judgment by willingness to make timely and accurate decisions based on available information that is sometimes vague or limited in nature.
Ability to multitask effectively and work in a fast paced and sometimes ambiguous environment, without compromising quality of work.
Ability to prioritize tasks and projects with limited direction, while understanding and contributing to the success of the assigned region(s).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in the Ophthalmology Industry with multiple Surgery Center locations.
Experience with Regulatory and Accreditation Surveys (AAAHC Accreditation).
Ability to create and deliver training plans for consistency in the regions.

Responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating a plan of patient care.
Provides patient care, which may include administering medication, performing procedures, and monitoring patient status in accordance with approved nursing practice.
Provides appropriate counsel and education to patient/family regarding surgical procedures, outcomes, preparation and follow-up.
Maintains medical records requiring appropriate and timely recording of patient information.
Consults with members of the health care team, adjusting nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Assists the health care provider with examinations, procedures, prescription refills, and other processes related to direct patient care.
Maintains required skills and competencies and participates in education programs, staff meetings, and in-services such as CPR as required.
Maintains an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with Company policies.
Actively share ideas in a constructive and positive manner by listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others.
Keep commitments and keep direct supervisor informed of work progress, timetables, and issues.
Advocate and assist in maintaining a clean, neat, and cheerful environment where our patients feel comfortable.
Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal and other regulations (e.g., OSHA, WC, HIPAA, ADA, FEHA, DOL, HR policies and practices).
Prepares for upcoming surgical procedures and ensures the ASC has all necessary nursing supplies and equipment.
Works closely with Anesthesia in assisting in screening and communicating clearances
Goes through monthly outdates and medication recalls.
Other duties as assigned by management.