Registered Nurse

Outpatient Eye Surgery Center•Metairie, LA

About The Position

Eyecare Associates is hiring a Registered Nurse to support the clinic’s goal of providing patients with a positive experience and quality, comprehensive eye care. The nurse provides ongoing assessment and nursing care in accordance with physician orders, facility policies and procedures, and the scope of practice. The role includes patient and family education, collaboration with physicians and other care-team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, and maintaining professional nursing standards in the clinical setting.

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 certifications.
Current Pre-op/PACU experience within the past two years.
Ability to make sound nursing judgments based on nursing theory.
Demonstrated primary nurse accountability through coordination, communication, and continuity of patient care.
Ability to assess, prioritize, plan, and implement direct patient care.
Responsibility for competency of practice and initiative in professional development and continuing education.
Working knowledge and experience in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center, including direct patient care.
Ability to adhere to a 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 patients’ medical histories, including medications, allergies, and reactions.
Carry out physician orders.
Observe patients’ medical condition, including vital signs, affect, pain, and symptoms requiring further evaluation or treatment; 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 preparation for and performance of procedures.
Assist with medical-record maintenance.
Use safe practices and controls to protect patients and self from infection and exposure.
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality, and uphold patients’ 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.