PRN Registered Nurse / ASC (Ophthalmology)
About The Position
Advanced Surgery Center in Creve Coeur, Missouri, is seeking an experienced PRN/per diem Registered Nurse for its ophthalmology ambulatory surgery center. The nurse assists with the organization and daily operation of the surgery center in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements, accreditation standards, and center policies and procedures. The role includes caring for patients preparing for surgery, monitoring vital signs, evaluating recovery from anesthesia, and potentially assisting anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other physicians. The nurse assesses patients on admission and throughout their stay, plans and coordinates care, supports safe recovery and readiness for discharge, and completes required clinical documentation. The role may include assuming charge nurse responsibilities when assigned. The position is PRN/per diem, with no holidays, evenings, or weekends; Friday is also off.
Requirements
- Current state Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- If BLS and ACLS certifications are not current upon hire, successfully complete the required course within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of PreOp experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collect clinical data relevant to patients’ medical and nursing care and set priorities.
- Communicate with patients, families, teammates, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Assess, plan, evaluate, and implement patient care to achieve identified outcomes and deliver safe care according to facility policies and procedures.
- Assess patient status on admission and on an ongoing basis.
- Coordinate nursing interventions to support expected outcomes and readiness for discharge.
- Provide patient care in emergency situations and follow physician and administrative policies.
- Assess patients’ learning needs and provide instructions appropriate to their needs and level of understanding.
- Participate in monitoring and evaluating nursing care; assume charge nurse responsibilities when assigned.
- Perform patient history and physical assessment, review the medical record, and admit patients according to procedure.
- Promote patient comfort, emotional support, and safety.
- Administer and document medications as ordered by a physician.
- Reinforce and clarify physicians’ instructions and explanations of procedures for patients.
- Provide nursing care and monitoring according to policies and procedures.
- Verify the surgical or procedure site with the patient and against the surgical schedule and patient history and physical.
- Obtain and verify operative or procedure consent.
- Complete nursing documentation and review charts for completeness and physician signatures.
- Assist with preoperative and postoperative patient calls.
- Maintain a safe environment, including temperature, electrical safety, oxygen and suction equipment, resuscitation equipment, noise, traffic, and contamination controls.
Benefits
- Health insurance benefits
- 401(k) matching with immediate 100% vesting
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Free counseling and support services
- Employee perk package
- Many benefits are available to part-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
