Registered Nurse (RN), Pre-Op/Post-Op - PRN

Eye Care Partners•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides pre-operative and post-operative nursing care at Precision Vision Surgery Center. The RN assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care in accordance with federal and state requirements, accreditation standards, and the center’s policies and procedures. The role is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by the RN and personnel under their direction, participates in direct patient care, and helps maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment. This is a PRN, as-needed position covering PTO, busier days, and additional surgery days. The center is open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shifts vary within those hours, with occasional work a little earlier or later as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where the worksite is located.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to assess, prioritize, plan, and implement patient care effectively.
Ability to respond to emergent situations.
Demonstrated 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.
Organization and effective, cost-conscious time management.
Arrive on time, maintain minimal absences, and observe assigned work schedules and hours.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
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.
Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct patient care in an individual operating room.
Ensure proper techniques and practices are used according to 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 necessary.
Immediately 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 with training new staff when needed.
Balance team and individual responsibilities and work appropriately with other departments.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment.