ASC RN PT and PRN

Bridgeview Eye Partners; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No night shifts

Work-life balance

Job summary

Bridgeview Eye Partners is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our surgical team in Indiana. You will provide direct patient care before, during, and after procedures, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the surgical team to ensure quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes patient comfort, safety, and adherence to regulatory standards, with a focus on a balanced schedule and professional growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Indiana.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ACLS within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in pre-surgical, operative, and recovery phases.
• Collaborate with medical staff to coordinate patient care daily.
• Adhere to infection-control and safety policies and procedures.
• Educate patients and families about procedures and post-care guidance.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and chart accurate information.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Clinical nursing skills

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

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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