Registered Nurse - ASC

Responsibilities

• Preoperative and postoperative patient calls

• Patient Admission and Discharge

• Record and analyze patient medical histories, symptoms, and conditions

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician

• Intraoperative Circulation

• Provide conscious sedation(*)

• May function as designated Infection Control Specialist (**)

• Create patient care plans with the help of other healthcare professionals

• Discuss treatment plans with physicians and pharmacists

• Teach patients and their families about the treatment

• Maintain knowledge of various instruments used for each type of operation and the proper setup of the operating room

• Maintain current knowledge of the fundamentals of asepsis, instrument processing, and sterilization

• Research literature and new developments in the nursing field with emphasis on developments relating to operating room nursing

• Complete the required continuing education

• Follow all compliance policies and procedures, including HIPAA, OSHA, WISHA, patient confidentiality, and insurance requirements

• Function under the direction of all policies, regulations, and procedures of Northwest Eye Surgeons

• Oversee the actions of medical assistants and surgical technicians

(*) Nurse Sedation: IV Medication Administration & Monitoring

• Recommend completion of conscious sedation certification course, equivalent training or experience

• Must complete initial Nursing Sedation competency; Repeat at least annually

• Must follow and maintain a functional knowledge of the facility's Policy and Procedures for Anesthesia Services and Nursing Sedation

• Administer medications for conscious sedation as ordered by physician

• Monitor patient vital signs in the operating room

(**) Infection Control Specialist

• Maintain infection control program utilizing established protocols

• Identify infection risk and areas of concern for transmission of infection using infection control risk assessment tools

• Perform root cause analysis of unforeseen events and postoperative infections

• Oversee ongoing infection control training for employees of designated area

• Review, assess, and report outcomes of infection prevention and infection control activities, training and audits

• Assist with the annual development of the infection control plan

• Report to the Infection Preventionist and to the QAPI/Governing Board any deficiencies in the infection control program that may signify areas for improvement

• Maintain required continuing education

Requirements

• Current or previous conscious sedation experience preferred

• Knowledge of sterile technique as it applies to the operating room and surgical procedures

• Knowledge of ophthalmic procedures to be able to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and safe positioning of patients for those procedures

• The proper method of handling instruments, tissue specimens, cultures, and smears before, during, and after use

• Ability to anticipate the needs of the operating team before such needs arise

• Demonstrate excellence in communication skills, demonstrated by the ability to convey ideas and information verbally and in writing

• Exhibit initiative and the ability to work independently or lead and perform as part of a larger team in a fast-paced environment

Education and

Experience

• Graduate of a college or university and/or accredited school of nursing

• Holds a current license from the State Board of Nursing to practice as a registered nurse

• Current ACLS/AED certification is mandatory

• One (1) year of operating room and ASC experience preferred

Benefits

• Competitive Salary $36 - $48

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Robust Ancillary Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with employer contribution

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• Generous PTO/Holiday

• EEO Statement