Registered Nurse

EyeSouth Partners; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with Match

HSA/FSA

Telemedicine

Generous PTO

Employee Discounts

EAP

Group Life/AD&D

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Job summary

EyeSouth Partners’ Eye Center of St. Augustine is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care in a fast-growing eye care setting.

The RN will collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and quality care before, during, and after procedures. Ideal candidates hold an active Florida RN license, BLS/ACLS, and have pre-op/PACU experience within the last two years.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the state where work will be conducted (Florida).
• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• Current Pre-op/PACU experience within past 2 years.
• Ability to make sound nursing judgments.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize direct patient care.
• Working knowledge of hospital or ambulatory surgery center environments.

Responsibilities

• Observe facility policies, procedures, and processes.
• Prepare patients for planned procedures.
• Obtain patient medical history including medications, allergies, and reactions.
• Carry out physician’s orders and monitor patients’ conditions.
• Communicate with patients and care team effectively.
• Administer medications per physician order and document care.
• Supervise non-licensed personnel as assigned.
• Maintain appropriate supplies and assist with procedures.
• Protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Report and document unusual occurrences promptly.

Skills

Patient assessment

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Communication with care team

Nursing judgment

Time management

Infection control

Education

RN licensure (FL)

Nursing degree

Tools

Patient monitoring equipment

Job description

The Eye Center of St. Augustine is proud to be the oldest and largest state of the art eye care center in the area offering the convenience of an eye center, a surgery center, and an optical shop all under one roof. With satellite locations in World Golf Village, Palm Coast, and Palatka, our board-certified doctors provide premier best in class care to patients across Northeast Florida. Our ophthalmic surgeons, perform cataract, laser, and ophthalmic plastic surgery on site in our state-of-the-art Eye Surgery Center. We are also able to provide eye examinations for adults as well as children over the age of seven while offering a full-service optical shop at each of our locations. We are a fast growing, patient-centered, compassionate team!

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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