Arizona Ophthalmic Outpatient Surgery is looking for aFull-time Registered Nurse to work Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week and to work cooperatively with staff and physicians and perform a variety of tasks.
Major responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Greets and admit patients to the pre-/post-operative area
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care using the nursing process and take into account individual patient needs
Prepares operating suite for patients - monitor cleanliness, assemble supplies, instruments and sutures, check equipment for proper functioning
Assesses patient's condition on arrival in surgery and provide physical or emotional support as needed
Assists Anesthesia Provider and Surgeon during procedures, maintaining constant awareness of the operative situation and a safe environment for patients and personnel
Evaluates, observes, and treats patients under local anesthesia
Maintains accurate and complete records of patients' surgical experience
Starts IVs, gives medications, and prepares drugs and solutions per physician protocols
Prepares for and manages immediate postoperative care, including transporting patients to recovery room, communicating patient needs, and providing patient and family training
Assists in orientation of new team members and cross-training of existing personnel
Obtains patient history through interviews and evaluations, noting data in chart and sharing pertinent information with physician
Requirements:
Associate's degree required
Current Arizona RN License
BLS certification required
ASC experience preferred
Detailed oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are invited to apply.
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Qualifications
EducationAssociates (required) Experience2 years: Registered Nurse experience (required) Licenses & CertificationsAdvanced Cardio Life Supp (required) Basic Life Support (required) Registered Nurse (required)