PRN Registered Nurse Pre-op and Recovery (PACU)

About the role

As a PRN Registered Nurse - Recovery (PACU) at Panorama Eyecare, you will play a pivotal role in our mission to deliver the best eyecare. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values Partnership, Engagement, Excellence, and Stewardship. Together, we create an environment where mutual respect is at the forefront, equipping you with the tools, training, and empowerment necessary to excel in your role.

Major Responsibilities

• Works with members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient, throughout their surgical experience.
• Maintains a friendly, positive and professional attitude with all patients, physicians and staff.
• Affords patient education during all phases of their experience at the Eye Center.
• Maintains continuous monitoring of patient supplies during their stay.
• Ensures inventory control and stocks accordingly.
• Documents patient care appropriately.
• Maintains continuing education to meet state requirements and keep current with healthcare.
• Displays professionalism at work and in the community, as a representative of the Eye Center.
• Takes an active role on committees within the department.
• Identifies actual and potential risks to patients and others and takes action to minimize or eliminate risks and maximize safety.
• Performs charge nurse responsibilities as needed.
• Takes pre-op calls to ensure pre-op patient has all pertinent information for surgery including: NPO status, ride home, meds, etc.
• Prepares for arrival of patients to the surgery center by making sure that proper supplies and equipment are available.
• Reviews patient charts for health history and assures that the necessary pre-operative evaluations have been completed.
• Completes Medication Reconciliation on all patients, to include allergies.
• Admits and prepares patients for surgery/Laser Procedures at the Eye Center.
• Provides ongoing information to the patient and their caregiver to assure that they understand and feel as comfortable as possible.
• Does assessments of patient, starts IV and administers necessary medications as ordered.
• Communicates with other health care team members to assure continuity of care in the Eye Center.
• Receives patient into the recovery room after surgery. Assesses and evaluates the patient. Monitors the patient continuously during their recovery phase. Documents the status of the patients and administers care accordingly.
• Incorporates a sense of wellness by allowing the patient's family to be reunited with them as soon as feasible and encouraging self-care by the patient.
• Provides discharge instructions to the patient and their caregiver, asking for confirmation of understanding throughout the giving of instructions.
• Sufficiently navigates NextGen through electronic medical records.
• Provides follow up and assessment for the patient by calling the patients at home according to protocol.
• Prepares for emergency situations by knowing the Policies and Procedures of the ASC.
• Attends all Mandatory Staff Meetings.
• Understands and implements all Eye Center Policies and Procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Wyoming RN state license.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS (complete within 3 months of employment).
• Two years of pre-operative, recovery room, intensive care or emergency room experience is desired.
• Previous experience in EMR preferred.
• Preferred accomplishments include experience in Ophthalmology Surgery.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time (up to 12 hours per day) in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop and twist without restriction, pain or discomfort.
• Ability to assist patients in turning, rising from recliners and stretchers.
• Ability to assist patients in and out of wheelchairs, push wheelchairs.
• Ability to assist with moving patients on and off the operating room stretcher.

Additional Job Details

• Must be available to work 2-3 shifts per month (5 hours minimum)/ Flexible between AM/PM, Monday - Friday
• Must be available to work (1) Summer Holiday Shift – day before or after the Holiday (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day) and (1) Winter Shift – day before or after the holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's).
• Works at our clinic location in 1300 E 20th St. Cheyenne, Wy 82001.
• This is a Per Diem Position with an average of 15 hours per week.
• Compensation for this role is $36-$42 an hour based on experience/certification

Growth Opportunities

At Panorama Eyecare, we care about our employee’s ability to grow within the company. Therefore, we have created career growth plans that allow employees the ability to work toward their professional growth. We encourage all employees to apply for internal openings they may be qualified for, and we welcome the opportunity to interview and coach employees on how to grow.

EEOC

Panorama Eyecare is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any characteristic protected by law.