Registered Nurse (RN), Pre-Op/Post-Op - PRN

Eye Care Partners•Southgate, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides pre-operative and post-operative nursing care at Southgate Surgery Center. The role assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements, accreditation standards, and center policies and procedures. The nurse is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered personally or by personnel under their direction, participates in direct patient care, and helps maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment. This PRN position requires availability to work at least two days per week. The center is open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.; shifts vary within those hours and may occasionally begin earlier or end later.

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.
Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to stay organized and manage time effectively and cost-effectively.
Professional, courteous, friendly manner; punctuality and adherence to assigned work schedules are expected.

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.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct patient care in an individual operating room, ensuring proper techniques and practices are used.
Supervise other personnel in the room and direct or assist them as needed.
Assess, prioritize, plan, and implement patient care effectively, coordinating communication and continuity of care.
Follow physician orders and management directions.
Maintain accurate and legible medical records and document unusual occurrences appropriately, reporting them immediately to charge personnel.
Comply with HIPAA regulations, uphold patient rights, and perform duties ethically and legally within the scope of the nursing license.
Participate in continuing education and in-service training, staff meetings, and the Q.A.P.I. program.
Assist with training new staff when needed.
Contribute to a healthy work environment and collaborate appropriately with other departments.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment.