PACU - PRN Schedule, No Weekends!

Eye Care Partners•Sun City, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN), Pre-Op / Post-Op provides nursing care at Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center in Sun City West, Arizona. The role 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 nurse is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by themselves and personnel under their direction, participates in direct patient care, and helps maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment. This is a PRN role requiring at least one day per week. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; work may begin earlier or end later as needed. No weekends are indicated.

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.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including communication with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Organization and effective time management skills.
Ability to observe assigned work schedules and hours and maintain reliable attendance.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, handling items up to 25 pounds, and frequent use of hands and technology.
Visual and auditory acuity, including color, depth, and peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
One year of 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.
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, ensuring appropriate techniques and practices are followed.
Supervise other personnel in the room and direct or assist them as necessary.
Assess, prioritize, plan, and implement patient care effectively, coordinating communication and continuity of care.
Respond to emergent situations and report unusual occurrences promptly to charge personnel, documenting them appropriately in the patient record.
Maintain accurate and legible medical records.
Follow physician orders and management directions, and perform duties ethically and legally within the scope of the nursing license.
Comply with HIPAA regulations and respect patient rights.
Participate in continuing education, in-service training, staff meetings, and the Q.A.P.I. program.
Assist with training new staff when needed.
Contribute to a healthy work environment, balance individual and team responsibilities, and work effectively with other departments.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment.