Registered Nurse, OR PRN
Company: EyeCare Partners
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionEyeCare 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. For
more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com. JOB TITLE:
Registered Nurse - PRNDEPARTMENT: ORREPORTS TO: Charge NurseFLSA
STATUS: Non-Exempt POSITION SUMMARYAssesses, plans, implements,
evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with
established Federal, State and accreditation standards and ASC
policies and procedures. This position is accountable for the
quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are
under his/ her direction. Participates in direct patient care and
maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment. PERFORMANCE
EXPECTATIONSTo perform the job successfully, an individual should
demonstrate the following competencies:
- Critical Thinking – Ability to supervise and direct patient
care in an individual operating room. Ensures that proper
techniques and practices are used in accordance to accepted
standards of practice. Supervises other personnel in the room and
directs or assists as necessary. Immediately reports and unusual
occurrences to charge personnel, documents appropriately in the
patient record. Demonstrates primary nursing accountability through
coordination, communication and continuity of patient care. Must be
able to assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care in an
effective manner.
- Interpersonal - Demonstrates a positive, friendly, courteous
and professional manner. Maintains effective communication with
patients, families, physicians, and other staff. Able to work
within a team. Balances team and individual responsibilities.
Recognizes each department's significance and works appropriately
with other departments. Good communication skills: oral and
written. Complies with HIPAA regulations and is knowledgeable of
patient rights.
- Job Knowledge/ Responsibilities – Performs their duties in an
ethical and legal manner within the scope of their license as
defined by the State of Missouri. Maintains medical records in an
accurate and legible manner. Has the ability to adhere to work
schedule, be organized, manage time effectively and in a cost
effective manner. Ability to respond to emergent situations.
Participates in continuing education/in-service training as needed,
staff meetings, and Q.A.P.I. program. Ability to work independently
and within a group. Follows physician orders and directions from
management. Actively participates in the development of a healthy
work environment. Assists in training new staff when
needed.Circulator Role: Performs scrub duties as necessary.
Maintains count on sponges, needles and instruments to ensure no
loss of items according to policy. Performs all circulating duties
with efficiency. Supervises and assists scrub nurse as needed.
Positions patient, prepares operative area, and adjusts table to
proper position according to standard policies. Has all supplies
and equipment in room and provides to team as needed. Opens all
sterile packs and supplies according to aseptic technique. Assists
surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other personnel as needed.
Observes patient for changes in condition. Reviews surgeon's
preference cards for desired medications and verifies same with
surgeon. Ensures all medications are administered and charted
according to established policies and procedures. Identifies and
records patient's response to medication when necessary. Cares for
specimens and cultures as directed by set policies and procedures.
Accompanies patient to PACU and gives report to post-op nurse.
Assists in control and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
Records use of equipment and method directed. Checks rooms,
material and equipment for proper care and handling. Ensures clean,
safe environment through continued alertness to safety and aseptic
techniques. Assists in control of traffic and personnel to ensure
proper control of infection and asepsis
- Attendance – Arrives to work area on time and has minimal
absences. Observes assigned work schedules and hours.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/ REGISTRATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required
- Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
- Current Missouri RN License, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
required
- Adult Cardiac Life Support(ACLS) preferred
- Must be able to provide proof of their identity and their right
to work in the United StatesLANGUAGE SKILLS/COMPUTER SKILLS
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have
knowledge of Microsoft Word
- Printer, copier, telephone, and fax
- Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipmentPHYSICAL
DEMANDSThe employee must be able to:
- Walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time
- Occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Occasionally be able to push up to an excess of 200 pounds
- Occasionally be able to pull/ lift patients with the assistance
of other personnel and or assistive devices, up to an excess of
400-500 pounds
- Occasionally be able to bend, stoop, kneel and climbACCIDENT OR
HEALTH HAZARDS
- Regular exposure to blood and body substances
- Exposure to needle sticks possibleWORKING CONDITIONS
- Works in well-lit and ventilated surroundings including
operating rooms, nurse's stations, procedure rooms, lounge, etc. If
you need assistance with this application, please contact (636)
227-2600EyeCare 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, and veteran or disability status.Please
do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through
this website will be considered.
Keywords: EyeCare Partners, St. Louis , Registered Nurse, OR PRN, Healthcare , Saint Louis, Missouri
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