Registered Nurse

Overview

At Vision Innovation Partners, we exist to protect and restore vision. Because Vision is our Mission, everyone at VIP focuses on providing great patient outcomes and experiences. A career at VIP provides opportunities for growth and development, and a culture centered on our Shared Values – PATIENTS.

Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The RN should possess clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas and be an advocate for patients with strong communication skills and critical thinking.

What You Will Do:

• Patient Care and Safety:
  Ensure patient comfort and safety; individualize care based on patient needs; follow all safety and infection control procedures; maintain patient confidentiality. Pre-Procedure:
  Identify patients and review medical records for completeness prior to sedation; perform and document accurate pre-procedure nursing assessments; obtain and prepare necessary diagnostic studies for physician review. Communication and Reporting:
  Act as a liaison between the patient, family, and physician; report any abnormalities to the MD and/or Anesthesiologist; communicate relevant patient information to the physician, Nurse Administrator, and nursing staff for continuity of care. Medication Management:
  Maintain familiarity with the dosage, route, action, adverse effects, and reversal agents of all medications used in the surgery suite; administer medications as ordered and document accurately; maintain accurate documentation of dispensed medications. Monitoring and Intervention:
  Understand the use, placement, and interpretation of all monitoring equipment; continuously assess patient condition pre-, intra-, and post procedure; document accurately; recognize and appropriately intervene in emergency situations. Discharge and
  
  Education:
  
  Instruct patients and their support persons on routine discharge instructions and review these thoroughly; provide written or verbal instructions and educational materials as per physician orders. Equipment and Supplies:
  Maintain a working knowledge of all equipment and procedures; ensure the proper care and maintenance of surgical equipment and instruments; assist with stocking and inventory of the clinical area. Documentation and Record Keeping:
  Maintain the surgery procedure log; document all aspects of patient care according to policies; file and check medical records; perform pre/post-procedure calls; assist with follow-up programs as assigned. Teamwork and Professionalism:
  Monitor patients and direct Surgical Scrub Technicians during procedures; assist with the orientation of new personnel; implement and adhere to all center policies; deal compassionately, professionally, and courteously with all stakeholders. Clinical Monitoring:
  Record patient vital signs (weight, blood pressure, pulse, respirations); review and record patient medications, dosages, and schedules; list and review patient allergies and reactions, updating the EMR as needed. Waste Disposal:
  Properly dispose of contaminated waste following Universal Precautions and OSHA regulations
• Circulating experience a bonus
• Demonstrates necessary practical, technical or specialized knowledge and skills required for the role of the peri-operative nurse in accordance with AORN and other regulatory standards of practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and has the ability to oversee the instrument and equipment set-up, prepare for the case utilizing preference cards, and anticipates needs of surgeon.
• Coordinates and oversees the room during a case as the circulator.
• Facilitates effective and efficient transition between surgical procedures.
• Utilizes preference cards and updates as necessary.
• Utilizes appropriate body mechanics in moving patients, stretchers, and OR tables to prevent injury to patient and self.
• Demonstrates knowledge/understanding of management of patient, including being available to anesthesia during intubation and extubating, assisting as needed in sudden changes in patient condition i.e. cardiopulmonary arrest, Malignant Hyperthermia, etc., and being readily available to assist as directed.
• Performs thorough patient interview and assessment in accordance with procedure and assures an appropriate, detailed time out process is done according to policy.
• Consistently reviews charts for completeness, in accordance with documentation protocols prior to and after the surgical procedure. Assures appropriate consent, H/P, diagnostic reports, and relevant information are on chart prior to the start of procedure.
• Prepares and administers medications in accordance with current practice (i.e. review physician orders, pre-op antibiotics, preparing/labeling medications on/off field, utilizing the 7 medication rights, identifying high alert medications, conducting independent double checks when indicated, and narcotic waste,…