This position will be assigned to the Operating Room, Athens ASC. Provides care in the ambulatory setting directed toward meeting both the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient. Is a resource person and teacher. Care given reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited technical school of Nursing; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- One (1) year experience preferred.
- Current Registered Nurse licensure in state of Georgia.
- Interest in QI/PI activities, sharing educational opportunities as well performing some employee health nurse tasks as needed.
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Knowledge of medications and IV fluids and their correct administration, based on age of the patient and patient's clinical condition.
- Ability to perform a head-to-toe preoperative assessment on all patient and reassess, as needed postoperatively.
- Ability perform pain assessment, intervention, management and patient/family education.
- Knowledge of cardiac monitoring and can identify dysrhythmias.
- Communicates appropriately and clearly to Administrator, co-workers and physicians.
- Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians in the ASC
- Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
- Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Practices good guest relations.
- Maintains a good working relationship and effective communication both within the ASC and for the benefit of the patient.
- Meets current documentation standards and policies.
- Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family
- Carries out medical and surgical asepsis during treatments and special procedures.
- Maintains an environment that provides the patient and family with feelings of safety and security.
- Maintains regulatory requirements; nursing and facilities policies, procedures and standards.
- Completes in-services as assigned and required.
- Attends annual review and in-services as scheduled.
- Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner
- Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Sign-on bonus for eligible new hires
