PACU - Full-Time, No Evenings, Weekends or On-Call

Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities•Blue Ash, OH

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the Pre-Op, Post-Op, and PACU departments. The role assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements, accreditation standards, and ambulatory surgery center 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 nurse supervises and directs patient care in an individual operating room, coordinates care, communicates with patients and care teams, maintains accurate medical records, and responds to emergent situations. The role also participates in training, continuing education, staff meetings, and the quality assurance and performance improvement program. The position reports to the Charge Nurse.

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.
Ability to 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.
Organization and effective, cost-conscious time management.
Reliable attendance, punctuality, and adherence to assigned work schedules and hours.
Able to walk, sit, and stand frequently; bend, stoop, and reach regularly; and lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 pounds.
Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands; visual and auditory acuity, including color, depth, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

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.
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 protect patient rights.
Perform duties ethically and legally within the scope of the state nursing license.
Supervise other personnel in the room and direct or assist them as needed.
Report unusual occurrences promptly to charge personnel and document them appropriately 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.
Follow physician orders and management directions.
Contribute to development of a healthy work environment.
Assist with training new staff when needed.
Balance team and individual responsibilities and work appropriately with other departments.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment while participating in direct patient care.