ASC RN PT and PRN

Cataract & Laser Institute; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights or weekends

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Cataract & Laser Institute in Indiana seeks a Registered Nurse to support our surgical team before, during, and after procedures. You will deliver direct patient care, monitor symptoms, and educate patients and families. The role emphasizes compassionate care and collaboration with the medical staff to ensure optimal outcomes.

Requires Indiana RN licensure, BLS, and ACLS within one year. At least one year of OR/surgical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Indiana and current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification required within 12 months of employment.
• Minimum of 1 year surgical/operating room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in pre-surgical, operative, and recovery periods.
• Monitor patient symptoms and administer medications as prescribed.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions and care plans.
• Maintain a compassionate environment and ensure infection-control compliance.
• Collaborate with medical staff to coordinate patient care and safety.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

RN license (Indiana)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

ACLS within 1 year

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Are you a Registered Nurse that has a passion for patient care? Do you have a desire to work in the healthcare field, and maintain a positive work/life balance without working nights, weekends, or holidays? We are looking to add to our growing surgical team!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Registered Nurse position is responsible for treatment and care of our surgical patients. They record patient symptoms, administer medications and assist with patient rehabilitation. The registered nurse educates patients and family members about medical conditions and provides emotional support. RNs work within the context of the surgical team to provide care to individuals before, during and after a surgical procedure.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct patient care to individuals in the pre-surgical, operative and recovery periods; collaborates with medical staff and other departments daily to promote coordination of patient care.
• Assure quality of care by adhering to compliance standards; following ASC philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
• Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel.
• Protect patients and staff by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.

REQUIREMENTS

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment

Current certification in Basic Life Support

Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support is required to be obtained within one (1) year of employment

Minimum of one (1) year of related work experience in a surgical/operating room environment is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT (per ADA guidelines)

Physical Activity: Standing for sustained periods of time, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting, Talking, Hearing.The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform each activity.

Physical requirements: Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The worker may be exposed to the following hazards:

Anesthesia gases/agents

Blood and Bloodborne pathogens

Communicable diseases

Hazardous waste

Moving parts of equipment

Sharp objects

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