Registered Nurse (Pre and Post-Op)

Pre/Post Operative Registered NurseThis onsite, non-exempt job is located at the Lakeview Surgery Center, in Bowie, MD, which is part of Prism Vision Group.Compensation Range: $27.98-$58.11/hr (Dependent on Experience)The Pre/Post Operative Registered Nurse reports to the Director of Nursing and provides skilled nursing care using knowledgeable evaluation and assessment techniques in planning for care and treatment of individual patient needs. The RN utilizes assessment skills, plans for continuity of care, able to individualize patient needs. The RN understands the importance of patient education and offers goal directed nursing care to patients.Role and Responsibilities:Monitors and assesses the physical status of the patient through personal observation, assessment, and interactionPerforms patient assessment and evaluation, including pertinent medical and surgical historyIdentifies educational, psychosocial, and cultural needsDemonstrates understanding and interpretation of diagnostic measures such as lab tests, radiology exams, and EKG interpretationIdentifies patient needs and communicates/shares this information to all involved in patient careActs as a patient advocate in the coordination of patient careMaintains knowledge regarding medication, medications utilized, anesthesia medication, and/or herbal therapies and associated risksUtilizes professional nursing judgement, takes action to implement the nursing care plan, and resolves identifiable issues before they become a problem/incident/eventProvides appropriate and complete pre and post-operative patient assessment, airway management, and patient monitoringCompletes accurate and timely medical record documentation; Reports and documents information efficientlyUtilizes supplies, equipment, and resources to contain cost without compromising delivery of patient careSuccessfully carries out infection control, and environmental safety practicesCommunicates a positive and caring attitude toward patients, peers, staff, and all other persons to whom there is contactSeeks guidance, directions, and assistance where/when neededUnderstands and follows centers policies and proceduresMaintains confidentiality of all PHIIdentifies goals for each individual patient and communicates these goals to others involved in the patients careOther duties as assigned to include inventory/expiration validation/stockingEducation: Graduate of an Accredited Registered Nurse Program, holding current unrestricted State of New Jersey Registered Nurse License. BLS Required (ACLS requested, not required)Experience: 1+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse, experience in the Ophthalmology field preferred.Knowledge/Skills/Experience:Knowledge of Privacy Practices & Patient Bill of RightsKnowledge of required pre-operative testing requirements and identification of surgical risksKnowledgeable regarding all patient care equipment, including use of and required cleaningKnowledgeable regarding supply locationKnowledgeable regarding emergency proceduresMeticulous attention to detailWorking Conditions: Environment: This position is located in an Ambulatory Surgery Center. Physical Demands: this position requires extensive mobility, walking, and standing. Most of the days work involves pushing, pulling, and lifting patients or equipment. There is a potential exposure to patients with communicable diseases and/or blood borne pathogens.