Registered Nurse, OR

TruVista Surgery Center - ASC (TVSC)•Troy, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

TruVista Surgery Center in Troy, Michigan, is a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center specializing in ophthalmic procedures, including cataract, glaucoma, and oculoplastic surgeries. The facility emphasizes efficiency, comfort, innovation, teamwork, and quality surgical outcomes. The Part Time Circulating Registered Nurse provides ongoing assessment and nursing care in accordance with physician orders, facility policies and procedures, and the scope of practice. The nurse collaborates with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; supports a positive patient experience and quality eye care; teaches patients and families; and helps maintain professional nursing standards in the clinical setting. Shifts are during the day, Monday through Thursday.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED certificate recipient.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Active RN license in the state where work will be conducted.
BLS and ACLS certification.
Current surgical experience within the past three years.
Ability to make sound nursing judgments based on nursing theory.
Demonstrate primary nurse accountability through coordination, communication, and continuity of patient care.
Ability to assess, prioritize, plan, and implement direct patient care.
Take responsibility for practice competency and initiative for professional development and continuing education.
Working knowledge and experience in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center, including direct patient care.
Ability to adhere to the work schedule and manage time appropriately.
Ability to use resources in a timely, organized, and cost-effective manner.
Knowledge of patient monitoring equipment.

Responsibilities

Observe facility policies, procedures, and processes.
Prepare patients for planned procedures.
Obtain patient medical histories, including medications, allergies, and reactions.
Carry out physician orders.
Observe patients’ medical conditions, including vital signs, affect, pain, and symptoms requiring further evaluation or treatment, and escalate concerns to the physician.
Communicate effectively with patients and the care team.
Relay information about a patient’s condition to appropriate personnel.
Educate patients, including providing discharge-preparation instructions.
Administer medications according to physician orders.
Document care appropriately.
Supervise non-licensed personnel as assigned.
Maintain appropriate supplies and medication.
Assist with the preparation and performance of procedures.
Assist with medical records maintenance.
Use safe practices and controls to protect patients and self from infection and exposure.
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality and uphold patient rights.
Maintain positive and effective interpersonal relationships.
Report and document unusual occurrences and incidents in a timely manner.
Use proper body mechanics while lifting.
Serve as a clinical resource.
Demonstrate professional accountability.
Perform other duties as assigned.