Registered Nurse, Pre-Op​/Post-Op​/PACU - PRN

Overview

Eye Care Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum.

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Company: Reynolds & Anliker

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN

Department: Pre-Op, Post-Op, PACU

Reports To: Charge Nurse

Location: Emporia, KS

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document nursing care of patients in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards and ASC policies and procedures.
• Be accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under supervision.
• Participate in direct patient care and maintain a clean, orderly and safe environment.
• Supervise and direct patient care in an individual Operating Room and coordinate with team members.
• Ensure proper techniques and practices are used in accordance with accepted standards of practice.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations and remain knowledgeable of patient rights.
• Perform duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of the license as defined by the State.
• Supervise other personnel in the room and direct or assist as necessary.
• Immediately report unusual occurrences to charge personnel and document appropriately in the patient record.
• Demonstrate primary nursing accountability through coordination, communication and continuity of patient care.
• Assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care effectively.
• Maintain medical records in an accurate and legible manner.
• Participate in continuing education/in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and Q.A.P.I. program.
• Follow physician orders and directions from management.
• Actively participate in developing a healthy work environment.
• Assist in training new staff when needed.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities and recognize each department’s significance, working appropriately with other departments.

• Must be able to assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care in an effective manner.
• Ability to respond to emergent situations.
• Demonstrates a positive, friendly, courteous and professional manner.
• Maintains effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and other staff.
• Able to work within a team.
• Good communication skills: oral and written.
• Ability to be organized, manage time effectively and in a cost effective manner.
• Ability to work independently and within a group.
• Attendance:
  Arrives to work area on time and has minimal absences. Observes assigned work schedules and hours.

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required
• Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
• One year of previous nursing experience in at least one of the following settings is preferred: surgical, ambulatory surgical center (ASC), Pre/Post-Op, PACU, ICU, Medical Surgical, Telemetry or Operating Room

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) License required in the state where the worksite is located
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

• Should have knowledge of Amkai Office and Amkai Charts Database software
• Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

• This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology.
  
  Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—is required 100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.

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Eye Care Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.