Registered Nurse, Pre/Post-Op - PRN schedule - Willing to Train!

About this role

EyeCare 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, Pre/Post-Op
Company: Eye of Illinois Surgery Center / Maryville Eye Surgery Center (part of Quantum Vision Centers and Eyecare Partners)
Location: Maryville, IL

Pay: The pay range for this role starts at $30-32/hr, depending on experience

Benefits: We do not offer benefits for PRN positions

Hours:

• PRN

• The schedule will vary weekly; you may work anywhere from 0-2 days per week, depending on staffing needs and surgery schedules

• Our office is open Monday-Friday 6am-4pm

• Your shifts will fall within these hours

• You may have to work a little earlier and/or later as needed

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing preferred

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required in the state you will be working in

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred

• At least one year of previous nursing experience is preferred, but we are also open to new grads!

• 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

SUMMARY

Assesses, 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

• Complies with HIPAA regulations and is knowledgeable of patient rights.

• Performs duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their license as defined by the State.

• 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.

• Assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care in an effective manner.

• Maintains medical records in an accurate and legible manner.

• Participates in continuing education/in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and Q.A.P.I. program.

• Follows Physician orders and directions from management.

• Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment.

• Assists in training new staff when needed.

• Balances team and individual responsibilities.

• Recognizes each department’s significance and works appropriately with other departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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…