Registered Nurse

Eye Specialty Group is seeking a full-time RN who wants to make a difference.  The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care to surgery center patients including assessments, and clinical care such as medication administration, placing IVs, and providing waived testing. The position will complete all required documentation as needed.  Works Monday - Thursday (No weekends, No major holidays, No call)

Essential Skills/Responsibilities:

• Performs the practice of nursing as      stated by the Scope of Practice mandated by the TN and MS Board of      Nursing. Follows the guidelines recommended by the AORN. Demonstrates      competency to circulate ophthalmology cases and performs assessment of      patients according to the centers’ policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidential information      acquired concerning patients personal, financial, and medical information      obtained at the centers.
• Maintains and develops nursing      skills through department educational in-services.
• Reports to work at assigned times.
• Completes annual competency      requirements.
• Maintains an open line of      communication within the chain of command.
• Accepts any other assigned duties      within their scope of practice to keep the Centers’ patient care flowing      smoothly.
• Adheres to all of the Centers’ safety      guidelines and their policies and procedures.
• Manages and operates equipment      safely and correctly.
• Demonstrates an ability to assist      physicians in an outpatient setting.
• Maintains a good working      relationship and effective communication both within the department and      with other departments for the benefit of the patient.
• Demonstrates an ability to be      flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Coordinates and supervises patient      care.
• Provides clinical services      including inserting IVs, taking vital signs, administering blood glucose      testing.
• Administers medications according      to physician orders.
• Performs a proper      preoperative assessment in accordance with the centers policy and      procedures and as needed postoperatively. 
• Assesses and re-assesses the      patient’s pain level. Utilizes      appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Gives care to the patient,      reflecting flexibility in rules and regulations, as indicated by      individual patient needs.
• Makes decisions reflecting      knowledge of facts, knowledge of diseases/surgical conditions, care      required and good judgment.
• Performs point-of-care testing as      needed, interprets results and takes appropriate action in accordance to      unit’s policies and procedures.
• Reflects knowledge in all areas of      care specific to outpatient surgery (i.e., ophthalmology, lasers,      sedation).
• Organizes and manages nursing      activities reflecting due consideration for patients’ needs and the needs      of the facility and staff.
• Knows medications and IV fluids and      their correct administration, based on age of the patient and patient’s      clinical condition.
• Follows the five (5) medication      rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Formulates a teaching plan, based      on identified patient learning needs, and evaluates effectiveness of      learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate, from pre-op to      discharge.
• Provides patient with explanation      and verbal re-assurance consistently.
• Identifies physical symptoms on an      ongoing basis and takes appropriate action in a timely manner if needed.
• Performs all aspects of patient      care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the      likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Manages and operates equipment      safely and correctly.
• Demonstrates an ability to assist      physicians in the OR when needed.
• Treats patients and their families      with respect and dignity. Practices      good guest relations.
• Identifies and addresses      psychosocial needs of patients and family.
• Carries out sterile technique      during treatments and special procedures.
• Maintains an environment that      provides the patient and family with feelings of safety and security.
• Consults other departments, as      needed and as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to      the patient’s needs.
• Communicates appropriately and      clearly to RN-Nurse Manager, co-workers, and physicians.
• Meets current documentation      standards and policies and completes within the shift.
• Maintains current licensure and      certifications needed.
• Utilizes initiative; strives to      maintain steady level of productivity; a self-starter; compatible and      supportive; a team player.
• Demonstrates an ability to be      flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Serves as liaison between      patient/family, staff and other health care team members.

· Completes compliance trainings as requested and required by law.

· Adheres to HIPAA compliance plan.

· All other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications/Competencies:

Education/Experience:

Completion of an Associate’s degree or higher in nursing. Current RN license required and ophthalmology and/or ASC experience preferred.  

Skills: 

· Demonstrated excellence in verbal communication, as well as, written communication.

· Exemplary customer service and interpersonal skills.

· Time Management.

· Critical thinking skills for identifying problems and resolutions in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

· Proficiency, or experience, in EMR/EHR software.

Attributes:

· Polished and professional demeanor.

· Punctual. 

· Initiative/self-motivation; strong work ethic.

· Team player; willingness to help other staff.

· Attention to detail while multi-tasking.

· Diplomacy and confidentiality with patients and staff. 

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to sit/stand/walk and talk/hear as the job requires for long periods of time, as well as, stoop/crouch, lift, push/pull and climb/balance as needed.

· Corrected or uncorrected visual acuity in at least one eye of 20/40 or better.

· Ability to operate office equipment requiring the use of one hand.

· Corrected or uncorrected hearing capacity to enable suitable telephone communication skills.

· Ability to work in clinical environment with a moderate noise level.