Registered Nurse
EyeSouth Partners · Metairie, LA · 3 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Eyecare Associates is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will support our mission of providing high-quality, comprehensive eye care to our patients.
Responsibilities
- Ongoing assessment and nursing care to patients in accordance with Physician’s orders, policies, procedures, and processes
- Teaching patients and family about their care and providing leadership by working cooperatively with the health care team
- Absolutely assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care
- Maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting
- Preparing patients for procedures, obtaining medical histories, administering medications, and documenting care
- Maintaining appropriate supplies and medication, assisting with procedures, and managing medical records
- Assisting with infection control and maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality
- Reporting and documenting unusual occurrences and incidents
- Utilizing proper body mechanics and demonstrating professional accountability
- Assuming responsibility for competency and professional development
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED certificate
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Active RN license in the state where work will be conducted
- BLS and ACLS certification
- Pre-op/PACU experience within the past 2 years
Qualifications
- Knowledge of patient monitoring equipment
- Ability to make sound nursing judgments based on nursing theory
- Primary nurse accountability through coordination, communication, and continuity of patient care
- Ability to assess, prioritize, plan, and implement direct patient care
- Working knowledge and experience in hospital or ambulatory surgery center including direct patient care
- Ability to adhere to work schedule and manage time appropriately
- Ability to utilize resources in a timely, organized, and cost-effective manner
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Sound judgment and decision-making abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) with match
- HSA/FSA
- Telemedicine
- Generous PTO Package
Pay
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Flexible schedule to accommodate patient care needs.