Registered Nurse (Perioperative)

Prism Vision Group•Spokane, WA

1d•$28 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (Perioperative) provides skilled nursing care using knowledgeable evaluation and assessment techniques to plan care and treatment for individual patient needs. The role uses assessment skills, plans for continuity of care, individualizes patient needs, and provides goal-directed nursing care and patient education. This onsite, non-exempt role is located at the Ambulatory Surgery Center, Spokane Eye Clinic, part of Prism Vision Group. The position reports to the Director of Nursing.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program.
Circulator experience required.
Current unrestricted State Registered Nurse License.
BLS certification required.
Must be detail-oriented and well organized.
Ability to meet the physical demands of extensive mobility, walking, standing, and pushing, pulling, and lifting patients or equipment.
Potential exposure to patients with communicable diseases and/or blood-borne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

Ophthalmology experience preferred.
ACLS requested but not required.

Responsibilities

Monitor and assess patients’ physical status through observation, assessment, and interaction.
Assess and evaluate patients, including relevant medical and surgical history, educational needs, psychosocial needs, and cultural needs.
Identify required pre-operative testing and surgical risks; understand and interpret diagnostic measures such as laboratory tests, radiology exams, and EKGs.
Identify patient needs and communicate relevant information to everyone involved in patient care.
Advocate for patients and coordinate their care.
Maintain knowledge of medications, anesthesia medications, herbal therapies, and associated risks.
Use professional nursing judgment to implement care plans and resolve identifiable issues before they become problems or incidents.
Provide complete pre- and post-operative patient assessments, airway management, and patient monitoring.
Complete accurate and timely medical record documentation and report information efficiently.
Use supplies, equipment, and resources in a cost-conscious manner without compromising patient care.
Carry out infection-control and environmental-safety practices.
Communicate positively and compassionately with patients, peers, staff, and others.
Seek guidance, direction, and assistance when needed.
Follow center policies and procedures and maintain confidentiality of protected health information.
Know how to use and clean patient-care equipment, locate supplies, and follow emergency procedures.
Identify goals for each patient and communicate those goals to others.
Understand privacy practices and the Patient Bill of Rights.