Aesthetics OR RN - Part Time

Graystone Eye is looking for an individual who is willing to serve our patients with one vision in mind:Achieving ExemplaryClinical OutcomesProviding anUnparalleled Experience for Patients, Employees and FamiliesSUMMARYSupervises and directs patient care in a single operating room.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: PhilosophySupports the facility's ideology, mission, goals, and objectivesPerforms in accordance with the facility's policies and proceduresFollows the facility's standards for ethical business conductConducts self as a positive role model and team memberRecognizes patients' rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job dutiesParticipates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, and activities CommunicationCommunicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkersInteracts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner Financial practicesUses facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practicesReports wasteful practicesAnalyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements Compliance programContributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted compliance programPerforms according to established compliance policies and procedures Performance-improvement programContributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted performance-improvement programPerforms according to established performance-improvement policies and proceduresObjectively evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of careParticipates in data collection activities to support the performance-improvement program Safety/risk-management programAdheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilitiesReports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure noncompliance to the safety officer or other designated person Professional competenceParticipates in continuing education and other learning experiencesShares knowledge gained in continuing education with staffMaintains membership in relevant professional organizationsSeeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilitiesParticipates in teaching programs in the facility for employees and physicians on topics of special interest and topics pertinent to outpatient surgeryResearches and submits pertinent articles for review at staff meetingsAssists with orientation and training of new personnel and acts as a resource person for problems related to patient careWelcomes suggestions and recommendations DutiesParticipates as a team member in support of the total perioperative processOrganizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case managementSupervises and directs patient care in a single procedure/operating roomOrganizes nursing activities efficiently and effectivelyDelegates activities appropriate to the abilities of available staff membersConsiders cost containment by using supplies economically and in effective turnover timeAssists with supply, drug, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availabilityAddresses patient needs during admission to the operating room, with attention to requirements specific to the outpatient settingTransports patients to the operating room observing policies/procedures, safety requirements, and patient needsIdentifies the patient and correct surgical intervention according to policy/procedure and communicates such information to all members of the surgical teamReviews patients' medical records/needs to plan care with other healthcare team membersProvides comfort and reassurance to patientMaintains patients' privacy and dignityExplains intraoperative phase of routine procedures and care to the patientPerforms the circulating nurse's role and functions following approved operating room procedures to meet the requirements of scheduled proceduresPrepares operating room according to requirements of patient/procedure to be performedAssembles and provides properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments before start of procedure and positions and adjusts equipment as required during the procedureAnticipates needs of surgical team and assists anesthesia personnel by supporting patient during administration of anesthesiaAssists with the proper and safe positioning of the patient and prepares operative site as directed by established proceduresMonitors compliance with principles of aseptic technique according to accepted standardsAssists with identification and confirmation of operative siteProvides for comfort in the physical environment by monitoring designated parametersProvides continuity of patient care by communicating with other perioperative care personnel and documenting records accordinglyResponds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physicianAccurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders/directionsDocuments patient care records and other forms accurately following policies and proceduresAccurately advises others responsible for care of the patient about patient's statusQUALIFICATIONS Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physiciansAbility to promote a favorable facility image with physicians, patients, insurance companies, and the publicAbility to make decisions and solve problemsAdvanced critical thinking and problem-solving skillsBe committed to providing a positive and nurturing experience with every patient encounter.REQUIREMENTSGraduate of an accredited school of nursing.RN with an active license in North Carolina. Must maintain an unencumbered nursing license.BLS certification required. ACLS certification within 1 year of employmentEvidence of leadership qualitiesStrong ethical and moral character referencesLanguage skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal and telephone communication in American EnglishKnowledge or experience of developing and delivering clinical nursing education and training.Knowledge or experience is leadership or staff development programsExperience in ASC or surgery center highly preferredComputer literacy highly preferredJOB QUALITY REQUIREMENTSAccuracyAttention to detailTimeliness/punctualityOrganizationLittle supervision needed to accomplish tasksEvidence of leadershipPhysical stamina for working extra hours, if neededDEPENDABILITYAttendancePunctualityAbility to follow instructionsAbility to meet deadlinesPHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to sit/stand for long periods; ability to walkCapability for occasional overhead and low reachingPhysical strength for equipment needs and patient-care activitiesVisual and auditory acuity for timely response and patient-care assessment activitiesAbility to move quickly in response to patient needsAbility to make frequent judgments and respond to routine problemsAbility to make occasional judgments and respond to disasters or emergencies, actual events, or drillsWORKING CONDITIONS (ENVIORMENTAL) Well-lit and ventilated, with non-hazardous and hazardous equipmentCategory I: involves occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids and materialsNote: The Aesthetics OR Nurse has limited patient interaction. Patients are almost all generally anesthetized. OR nurse is mainly responsible for preop, OR circulating, and recovering patients. Surgery cases may be as short as 1 hour or as long as 8 hours.Aesthetics OR Nurse Working Hours:Tuesday1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th6:15am-6:00pm**Friday1st and 3rd 6:30am-6:00pm**** Times can be as early as, and/or as late as listed. Notification of arrival time will be given by Tiffany via text or email, 1-2 days prior to surgery day.**Hours will vary depending on the number of and length of cases scheduled for that day.CONTACTSPatientsPatients' family/significant othersPhysicians and physician office personnelFacility personnel