RN, Medical/Surgery Unit- Full Time

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. Company : The Eye Surgery Center of Elizabethtown Operating Room (OR) experience highly preferred

• Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance ~Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays ~ Full Time Our surgery center is open Monday-Friday 6 : 00am-4 : 00pm. No late nights, weekends or on-call shifts! At least 1 year of Charge Nurse / management experience is required, preferably in an Operating Room, Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) and / or hospital Must have previous Nursing experience in at least one of the following settings : Operating Room (OR), ASC, Pre-Op / Post-Op, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing preferred Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred Experience with infection control preferred ~ POSITION SUMMARY   Responsible for the day-to-day smooth running of the facility; including but not limited to coordinating breaks / lunches, daily log checks, schedules, and enforcing policies.  Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards. Participates in direct patient care and maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment.  Critical Thinking – Ability to supervise and direct patient care in an individual operating room. Immediately reports and unusual occurrences to charge personnel, documents appropriately in the patient record.  Demonstrates primary nursing accountability through coordination, communication and continuity of patient care.  Must be able to assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care in an effective manner.       Maintains effective communication with patients, families, Physicians, and other staff.  Job Knowledge / Responsibilities – Performs their duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their license as defined by the State. Maintains medical records in an accurate and legible manner.  Participates in continuing education / in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and the QAPI / Infection Control programs.  Assists in training new staff when needed.  Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required  Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing preferred Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred At least 1 year of Charge Nurse / management experience is required, preferably in an Operating Room, Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) and / or hospital Must have previous Nursing experience in at least one of the following settings : Operating Room (OR), Pre-Op / Post-Op, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Experience with infection control preferred LANGUAGE SKILLS / COMPUTER SKILLS   To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of NextGen Database software and Microsoft Word  Printer, copier, telephone, and fax  Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment  Occasionally be able to pull / lift patients with the assistance of other personnel and or assistive devices, up to an excess of 400-500 pounds  ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS   Blood-borne pathogen risk classification category #1  Works in well-lit and ventilated surroundings including operating rooms, nurse's stations, procedure rooms, lounge, etc.  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.   All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. #