PAT Registered Nurse - Shoreline Vision, ASC

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Nurse Administrator, the Pre-Admission Nurse performs a verbal assessment with the patient prior to admission via a phone interview as well as collects the patient's medical history from previous medical records. The nurse also works closely with the anesthesia department in coordinating the patient's needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assesses patients at intervals as stated in policies and procedures.

• Develops an individualized perioperative patient plan of care.

• Implements the plan of care by:

• Performing interventions necessary to ensure that the patient's procedure is performed on the correct site, side and level;

• Communicating the patient's current status to the appropriate parties throughout the continuum of care;

• Assessing the knowledge level of the patient or designated support person;

• Providing education regarding the expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medication management, wound management, and expected responses to the operative or invasive procedure;

• Actively involving the patient or designated support person in decisions affecting his or her perioperative place of care and rehabilitation process;

• Protecting the patient's rights, dignity, and privacy;

• Providing culturally and age appropriate, ethical care within legal standards of practice; and

• Providing consistent and comparable care regardless of the setting.

• Evaluates the patient's progress toward attaining outcomes.

• Transfers care as appropriate.

• Delegates tasks as appropriate according to the state Nurse Practice Act.

• Documents nursing care accurately, completely, and legibly.

• Collaborates effectively with other disciplines as appropriate.

• Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement projects.

• Participates in Infection Prevention and Control activities.

• Participates in the performance appraisal process.

• Uses problem solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members.

• Maintains required competencies.

• Pursues professional growth and continued learning.

• Acts as a patient advocate and maintains privacy and confidentiality of all appropriate information.

Education/Licensure/Certification - required:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

• Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse License

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Qualifications - Preferred:

• Two years perioperative services experience

• Basic computer skills

• Strong communication and organizational skills

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Physically demanding, fast paced, high stress environment

• Manual and finger dexterity

• Hand and eye coordination

• Standing and sitting for extensive periods of time

• Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range

• Working under stressful conditions

Travel Requirement:

• Organization and project specific

We Offer:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life & disability, 401(k) with company contribution, paid holidays, & paid time off.

• Career experiences that provide team members with opportunities for personal and professional growth in a rewarding work environment.

• Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion for helping others.

If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly - only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.