Registered Nurse

Eye Surgery Center of St. Augustine•St. Augustine, FL

57d•Onsite

About The Position

The Eye Center of St. Augustine is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their team. This role involves providing ongoing assessment and nursing care to patients in accordance with physician's orders and facility policies. The ideal candidate will support the clinic's goals of delivering quality comprehensive eye care and ensuring a positive patient experience. This position requires collaboration with physicians and team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, while maintaining standards for professional nursing practice.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED certificate recipient
Graduate of accredited school of nursing
Active RN license in the state where work will be conducted.
BLS and ACLS certification
Current Pre-op/PACU experience (within past 2 years)
Ability to make sound nursing judgment based on nursing theory.
Demonstrates primary nurse accountability through coordination, communication, and continuity of patient care.
Must be able to assess, prioritize, plan, and implement direct patient care.
Assumes responsibility for competency of practice and takes initiative for professional development and continuing education.
Working knowledge and experience in hospital or ambulatory surgery center including direct patient care.
Ability to adhere to work schedule and manage time appropriately.
Ability to utilize resources in a timely, organized, and cost-effective manner.
Knowledge of patient monitoring equipment.

Responsibilities

Observing facility policies, procedures, and processes
Preparing patients for the planned procedure
Obtaining the patient’s medical history, including medications, allergies, and reactions
Carrying out physician’s orders
Observing the patient’s medical condition including vital signs, affect, pain, and symptoms requiring further evaluation and treatment, and escalating concerns to the physician
Communicating to the patient and the care team in an effective manner
Relaying information to appropriate personnel concerning a patient’s condition
Educating the patient including providing instructions in preparation for discharge
Administering medications per physician order
Appropriate documentation of care
Supervising non-licensed personnel as assigned
Maintaining appropriate supplies and medication
Assisting with the preparation and performance of procedures
Assisting in medical records maintenance
Utilizing safe practices and controls to protect patients and self from infection and exposure
Maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality at all times
Maintaining patient’s rights
Maintaining positive and effective interpersonal relationships
Reporting and documenting any unusual occurrences and incidents in a timely manner
Utilizing proper body mechanics while lifting
Serving as a clinical resource
Demonstrating professional accountability
Other duties as assigned