PACU Ambulatory Surgery - day shift, no weekends, M-F

Eye Care Partners•Tallmadge, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) works in Pre-Op, OR Circulating, and PACU at an ambulatory surgery center. This part-time position averages 15–20 hours per week over two 10-hour shifts. The facility operates Monday through Wednesday. The RN assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements, accreditation standards, and facility policies. The role is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by the RN and personnel under their direction, and includes direct patient care and maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment.

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 oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work within a team and independently.
Organization and effective time-management skills.
Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
One year of nursing experience in surgical, ambulatory surgical center (ASC), Pre/Post-Op, PACU, ICU, Medical Surgical, Telemetry, or Operating Room settings.
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 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.
Promptly report unusual occurrences 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.
Maintain effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
Observe assigned work schedules and hours and arrive on time.