PACU - Full-Time, No Evenings, Weekends or On-Call

Cincinnati Eye Institute•Blue Ash, OH

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the Pre-Op, Post-Op, and PACU departments. The role assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care in accordance with 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 position supervises and directs care in an individual operating room, coordinates patient care, maintains accurate medical records, and works with patients, families, physicians, staff, and other departments. It also includes supporting a healthy work environment, participating in education and quality programs, and assisting with training new staff as needed. The posting describes the role as full-time with no evenings, weekends, or on-call duties.

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 emergency 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, independently, and within a group.
Ability to stay organized and manage time effectively and cost-effectively.
Arrive on time, maintain minimal absences, and observe assigned work schedules and hours.
Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items up to 25 pounds; strong fine motor skills and full use of hands; and visual and auditory acuity.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
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.
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 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-issued nursing license.
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.
Assess, prioritize, plan, and implement patient care effectively.
Maintain accurate and legible medical records.
Participate in continuing education, in-service training, staff meetings, and the Q.A.P.I. program as needed.
Follow physician orders and management directions.
Participate in developing a healthy work environment.
Assist in training new staff when needed.
Balance team and individual responsibilities and work appropriately with other departments.