Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology - No weekends, evenings, or call!
About The Position
Virginia Eye Consultants, an EyeCare Partners company, is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Pre-Op, Post-Op, and PACU department in Norfolk, Virginia. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements, accreditation standards, and ASC policies and procedures. The role is accountable for the quality of nursing services provided by the nurse and personnel under their direction, delivers direct patient care, and helps maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, starting at either 6:00 or 6:30 a.m. There are no evening, weekend, or on-call shifts. 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 and respond to emergency situations.
- Professional, positive, friendly, and courteous manner.
- Effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and staff; good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to stay organized and manage time effectively and cost-effectively.
- Reliable attendance and adherence to assigned work schedules and hours.
- Knowledge of patient-monitoring and emergency equipment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items up to 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- One year of nursing experience in at least one of the following 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.
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 uphold knowledge of 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 a healthy work environment and assist in training new staff when needed.
- Balance team and individual responsibilities and work appropriately with other departments.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid maternity leave
- Optical education reimbursement
- Competitive base pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
