About this opportunity
Delaware Eye Surgery Center lists this Nurse - ASC opportunity in rehoboth beach, Delaware. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Delaware Eye Surgery Center is searching for an enthusiastic, committed, full-time OR/re-OP/PACU Registered Nursing for our ASC for our Rehoboth, DE. office. Great work hours, no late evenings, no major holidays, a robust benefits package, a team-oriented working environment where you are seen, heard and respected as well as clear career ladder opportunities.
The Delaware Eye Surgery Center, located in the beautiful coastal community of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware has a challenging and rewarding job opportunity for a seasoned RN.
The two operating room surgery center is accredited by AAAHC and Medicare, and has an outstanding reputation specializing in ophthalmic surgery, and is known for providing compassionate care in a friendly atmosphere from its highly experienced nursing staff.
The Registered Nurse must have a basic understanding of operating room, preoperative, and postoperative equipment and policies related to patient care monitor, patient journey, glucometer, pregnancy testing devices, medical gases, AED, and defibrillator.
Delaware Eye Surgery Center is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art, individually based, high quality, eye health care. Our doctors are board-certified, skilled ophthalmologists and optometrists that provide a range of services to help our patients attain the clearest vision possible. Our services cover a range of eye problems, including cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disorders, dry eye, and ocular injuries. We have the common goal of ascertaining the most appropriate care for any given patient, explaining the purpose of the treatment, and in initiating therapy in a courteous and compassionate manner, irrespective of age, gender, nationality, and race or payment program.
All of us at Delaware Eye Surgery Center are committed to inclusion and belonging. We believe today more than ever that creating an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and make it easy for others to do the same will benefit us all. It isn’t speaking the words, but starts with a culture of caring, listening and service. We would thoroughly enjoy meeting with you and discussing our employment opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Maintenance of electronic medical record. Recognition of the need for narrative recording of unusual perioperative events, such as cancellation of procedure by anesthesia provider or medical emergencies
Ability to provide accurate preoperative instructions to patients
Ability to provide customized discharge education and follow-up phone call to patients
Ability to utilize general nursing foundation to formulate a patient specific plan related to pre-existing conditions, act as the patient’s advocate, and relay information (report) to others during patient “hand-off”
Ability to apply Perioperative & Ophthalmic Nursing Principles to the care of the patient, especially as they relate to perioperative policies/instructions; and postoperative care of vision impaired, sedated patients who have received ophthalmic anesthetic blocks
Administer medications safely, adhering to Safe Injection Practices and their implications. Awareness of the impact of patient allergies on eye drop orders. Adherence to Controlled Substance Policies & Procedures
Participate in Medication Outdate Checks
Participate in Supply Inventory Maintenance
Adherence to Infection Control Policies & Procedures
Familiarity with Medical Emergency Preparedness Policies & Procedures
Recognition of the need for narrative recording of unusual operating room events
Qualifications:
Registered Nurse licensed to practice nursing in the State of Delaware
BLS a must
ACLS a must
Greater than 2 years of experience as a RN, preferably with at least 1 year of experience occurring in a perioperative setting, or other specialty where sterile procedures are performed
Familiar with the basic nursing performance standards
Basic understanding of operating room equipment including, but not limited to: microscope, phacoemulsification machine, Electrosurgical unit, surgeon headlamp, LASERs, medical gases, patient gurney, and patient care monitor
Recognition of the need for narrative recording of unusual operating room events
Ability to assess patients’ needs: physical, educational, emotional, spiritual, and age appropriate
In Turn We Will Provide:
Benefits to full-time team members that include comprehensive medical, dental and optical coverage, 401K and short-term disability
Company paid life insurance
Paid holidays and generous paid time off
Paid parking where applicable
Team oriented working environment where you are heard and respected
Clear career ladder opportunities
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Worksite address
rehoboth beach, DE, 19971, US
Who can apply
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