Description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the delivery of optimum quality care to patients while in the Pre-OP and Post-OP area of the surgery center.

Registered Nurse Pre-Op Essential Functions

• Assesses physical, psychological, spiritual, cultural, educational and developmental dimensions of the patient from pre-op phone call through patient discharge, and provides written documentation of these findings
• Assesses & documents patient condition and responses to nursing and/or medical interventions & communicates the information to the appropriate persons
• Assesses patient needs based on pre-op phone call information, scheduled surgical procedure, and physician preferences
• Assesses supply & equipment needs for pain management procedure, patient needs, and physician preferences
• Develops an individualized plan of care based on nursing assessment, medical and nursing diagnoses, knowledge of specific illnesses, injuries, diseases, surgical procedures and appropriate standards of care
• Collaborates with other disciplines and departments to maximize patient outcomes and effect a smooth flow of the perioperative experience
• Plans and utilizes resources efficiently to complete the daily schedule in a timely manner while providing safe and individualized patient care
• Provides care and supplies based on individualized plan of care, identified needs and in a timely, efficient and safe manner. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of special needs for various age groups including adult and geriatric when providing resources for the perioperative experience
• Labels and administers medications and solutions as ordered. Applies principles of aseptic technique, standard and transmission precautions
• Functions effectively in emergency situations and when under stress
• Monitors patients utilizing sound nursing judgment and competent knowledge of equipment based on policies and procedures from patient admission to dismissal
• Provides emotional support and comfort for patients/family members, informs family of patient status, and provides patient/family education
• Assists with procedures (i.e. pain management, blocks, conscious sedation)
• Follows proper channels of communication and informs department managers of unit activity, patient condition, and personnel concerns
• Reassesses, evaluates and revises the implementation of the plan of care to meet the changing needs of the patient. Responds appropriately to changes in the patient’s condition and/or behavior
• Chart completion with utilization of correct abbreviations as noted in policy

Other Essential Functions

• Must be willing and able to adjust schedule depending upon the needs of the company.
• Must present self at the workstation, ready for work, at the scheduled time
• Participates in department and company meetings, as requested
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Licensing

• Graduate of an NLN accredited school of registered nursing required
• Current licensure as a RN in the State of WI or ability to obtain WI licensure prior to start date required
• BLS, ACLS and PALS required will provide upon hire
• Certified Nurse Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse and/or Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CPAN and/or CAPA) recommended

Experience

• 1 year of Perianesthesia experience in the last 3-5 years (Preop, Phase I, or Phase II) required
• 1 year of Phase 1 or other critical care nursing experience in the last 3-5 years preferred
• 1 year of Intraprocedural GI experience in the last 3-5 years preferred

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employer paid life and accidental death and dismemberment benefit
• Employee assistance program (EAP) benefit
• Company matched 401(k) plan
• Flex spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Benefits and Life Insurance Coverage
• PTO Accrual begins on Date of Hire
• Floating Holiday Day
• Annual Scrubs allowance for clinic employees
• Free annual eye exams for you and your immediate family
• Significant discounts on our services and products for employee and immediate family members

Job Type: Full-time 

Associated Eye Care is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer