Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology - No weekends, evenings, or call!

Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities•Norfolk, VA

1d•$39 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Eye Consultants, an EyeCare Partners-affiliated practice, is hiring 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 ambulatory surgery center policies and procedures. The role is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by the nurse and personnel under their direction, provides direct patient care, and helps maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment. This position works four 10-hour shifts, starting at either 6:00 a.m. or 6:30 a.m. The facility is open Monday through Friday; there are no evenings, weekends, or on-call shifts. Pay is $39–$44, depending on experience.

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, and to work effectively in a group.
Organization and effective, cost-conscious time management.
Punctual attendance, minimal absences, and adherence to assigned work schedules and hours.
Ability to perform the physical activities described in the posting, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items up to 25 lbs; frequent walking; and constant use of fine motor skills, hands, vision, and hearing.
Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
One year of previous 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.
Experience using a printer, copier, telephone, and fax.

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 nursing license as defined by the state.
Supervise other personnel in the room and direct or assist them as needed.
Immediately report unusual occurrences to charge personnel and document them appropriately in the patient record.
Coordinate, communicate, and maintain continuity of patient care as part of primary nursing accountability.
Assess, prioritize, plan, and implement patient care effectively.
Maintain accurate and legible medical records.
Participate in continuing education and in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and the Q.A.P.I. program.
Follow physician orders and management directions.
Contribute to the development of a healthy work environment.
Assist in training new staff when needed.
Balance team and individual responsibilities and work appropriately with other departments.