Registered Nurse

EyeSouth Partners; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with Match

HSA/FSA

Telemedicine

PTO

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life/AD&D

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Job summary

EyeSouth Partners is seeking a Registered Nurse to join Georgia Retina’s team in the Atlanta area. The RN will provide ongoing assessment and nursing care, follow physician orders, and collaborate with the health care team to ensure high-quality eye care.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for procedures, administering medications, documenting care, and educating patients and families. Requires active RN license in Georgia, BLS, ACLS, and recent Pre-op/PACU experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in Georgia with active RN license.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications per physician orders.
• Prepare patients for planned procedures and post-procedure discharge instructions.
• Monitor patient conditions, vital signs, and report changes to physicians.

Skills

RN license in state

BLS

ACLS

Pre-op/PACU experience

patient care planning

vital signs interpretation

infection control

team collaboration

clinical documentation

privacy & confidentiality

Education

RN nursing degree (ADN/BSN)

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Patient monitoring equipment

Job description

Georgia Retina, one of the largest retina-only medical practices in the Southeast, continues to provide patients with the most advanced medical treatments available for retinal diseases and disorders. With over 200 years of combined experience, Georgia Retina’s board-certified ophthalmologists offer world-class expertise and a personalized approach to patient care in 13 Metro Atlanta area locations.

We are now hiring a Registered Nurse. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a commitment to support the clinic’s goals of providing each patient with a positive experience while receiving quality comprehensive eye care from the providers.

The Registered Nurse provides ongoing assessment and nursing care to patients in the facility in accordance with Physician’s orders, policies, procedures, and processes within the scope of practice. Participates in the teaching of patients and family and provides leadership by working cooperatively with the other health care team members. Collaborates with physicians and team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. Maintains standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.

• Observing facility policies, procedures, and processes
• Preparing patients for the planned procedure
• Obtaining the patient’s medical history, including medications, allergies, and reactions
• Carrying out physician’s orders
• Observing the patient’s medical condition including vital signs, affect, pain, and symptoms requiring further evaluation and treatment, and escalating concerns to the physician
• Communicating to the patient and the care team in an effective manner
• Relaying information to appropriate personnel concerning a patient’s condition
• Educating the patient including providing instructions in preparation for discharge
• Administering medications per physician order
• Appropriate documentation of care
• Supervising non-licensed personnel as assigned
• Maintaining appropriate supplies and medication
• Assisting with the preparation and performance of procedures
• Assisting in medical records maintenance
• Utilizing safe practices and controls to protect patients and self from infection and exposure
• Maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality at all times
• Maintaining patient’s rights
• Maintaining positive and effective interpersonal relationships
• Reporting and documenting any unusual occurrences and incidents in a timely manner
• Utilizing proper body mechanics while lifting
• Serving as a clinical resource
• Demonstrating professional accountability
• Other duties as assigned
• High school graduate or GED certificate recipient
• Graduate of accredited school of nursing
• Active RN license in the state where work will be conducted.
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Current Pre-op/PACU experience (within past 2 years)
• Ability to make sound nursing judgment based on nursing theory.
• Demonstrates primary nurse accountability through coordination, communication, and continuity of patient care.
• Must be able to assess, prioritize, plan, and implement direct patient care.
• Assumes responsibility for competency of practice and takes initiative for professional development and continuing education.
• Working knowledge and experience in hospital or ambulatory surgery center including direct patient care.
• Ability to adhere to work schedule and manage time appropriately.
• Ability to utilize resources in a timely, organized, and cost-effective manner.
• Knowledge of patient monitoring equipment.

We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k w/ Match
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine
• Generous PTO Package

We also offer the following benefits for FREE

• Employee Discounts and Perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life/AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance

EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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