PAT Registered Nurse, PRN - Shoreline Vision, ASC

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Nurse Administrator, the Pre-Admission Nurse performs a verbal assessment with the patient prior to admission via a phone interview as well as collects the patient's medical history from previous medical records. The nurse also works closely with the anesthesia department in coordinating the patient's needs. Primary Responsibilities: * Assesses patients at intervals as stated in policies and procedures. * Develops an individualized perioperative patient plan of care. * Implements the plan of care by: * Performing interventions necessary to ensure that the patient's procedure is performed on the correct site, side and level; * Communicating the patient's current status to the appropriate parties throughout the continuum of care; * Assessing the knowledge level of the patient or designated support person; * Providing education regarding the expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medication management, wound management, and expected responses to the operative or invasive procedure; * Actively involving the patient or designated support person in decisions affecting his or her perioperative place of care and rehabilitation process; * Protecting the patient's rights, dignity, and privacy; * Providing culturally and age appropriate, ethical care within legal standards of practice; and * Providing consistent and comparable care regardless of the setting. * Evaluates the patient's progress toward attaining outcomes. * Transfers care as appropriate. * Delegates tasks as appropriate according to the state Nurse Practice Act. * Documents nursing care accurately, completely, and legibly. * Collaborates effectively with other disciplines as appropriate. * Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement projects. * Participates in Infection Prevention and Control activities. * Participates in the performance appraisal process. * Uses problem solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members. * Maintains required competencies. * Pursues professional growth and continued learning. * Acts as a patient advocate and maintains privacy and confidentiality of all appropriate information. Education/Licensure/Certification - required: * Graduate from an accredited school of nursing * Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse License * Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Qualifications - Preferred: * Two years perioperative services experience * Basic computer skills * Strong communication and organizational skills Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: * Physically demanding, fast paced, high stress environment * Manual and finger dexterity * Hand and eye coordination * Standing and sitting for extensive periods of time * Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range * Working under stressful conditions Travel Requirement: * Organization and project specific We Offer: * Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life & disability, 401(k) with company contribution, paid holidays, & paid time off. * Career experiences that provide team members with opportunities for personal and professional growth in a rewarding work environment. * Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion for helping others. If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) . Please do not contact the office directly - only resumes submitted through this website will be considered. EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.