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
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 nurse leader to steer their team as the Director of Nursing.
nThe 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.
nThe Registered Nurse must have a basic understanding of preoperative/postoperative equipment and policies related to patient care monitor, patient journey, glucometer, pregnancy testing devices, medical gases, AED, and defibrillator.
nResponsibilities:
nnMaintenance 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
nAbility to provide accurate preoperative instructions to patients
nAbility to provide customized discharge education and follow-up phone call to patients
nAbility 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”
nAbility 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
nAdminister 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
nParticipate in Medication Outdate Checks
nParticipate in Supply Inventory Maintenance
nAdherence to Infection Control Policies & Procedures
nFamiliarity with Medical Emergency Preparedness Policies & Procedures
nRecognition of the need for narrative recording of unusual operating room events
n nQualifications:
nnRegistered Nurse licensed to practice nursing in the State of Delaware
nBLS a must
nACLS a must
nGreater 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
nFamiliar with the basic nursing performance standards
nBasic 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
nRecognition of the need for narrative recording of unusual operating room events
nAbility to assess patients’ needs: physical, educational, emotional, spiritual, and age appropriate
n nIn Turn We Will Provide:
nnBenefits to full time team members that include comprehensive medical, dental and optical coverage, 401K and short-term disability
nCompany paid life insurance
nPaid holidays and generous paid time off
nPaid parking where applicable
nTeam oriented working environment where you are heard and respected
nClear career ladder opportunities
n n #ESP1
Worksite address
rehoboth beach, DE, 19971, US
Who can apply
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