Registered Nurse

About the role

Georgia Retina, one of the largest retina-only medical practices in the Southeast, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their team. The ideal candidate will support the clinic's goal of providing each patient with a positive experience while receiving quality comprehensive eye care.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing assessment and nursing care to patients in the facility in accordance with Physician’s orders, policies, procedures, and processes within the scope of practice.
• Participates in the teaching of patients and family and provides leadership by working cooperatively with the other health care team members.
• Collaborates with physicians and team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Maintains standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.
• Observing facility policies, procedures, and processes.
• Preparing patients for the planned procedure.
• Obtaining the patient’s medical history, including medications, allergies, and reactions.
• Carrying out physician’s orders.
• Observing the patient’s medical condition including vital signs, affect, pain, and symptoms requiring further evaluation and treatment, and escalating concerns to the physician.
• Communicating to the patient and the care team in an effective manner.
• Relaying information to appropriate personnel concerning a patient’s condition.
• Educating the patient including providing instructions in preparation for discharge.
• Administering medications per physician order.
• Adequate documentation of care.
• Maintaining appropriate supplies and medication.
• Assisting with the preparation and performance of procedures.
• Aiding in medical records maintenance.
• Utilizing safe practices and controls to protect patients and self from infection and exposure.
• Maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Maintaining patient’s rights.
• Maintaining positive and effective interpersonal relationships.
• Reporting and documenting any unusual occurrences and incidents in a timely manner.
• Utilizing proper body mechanics while lifting.
• Serving as a clinical resource.
• Demonstrating professional accountability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED certificate recipient.
• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Active RN license in the state where work will be conducted.
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• Current Pre-op/PACU experience (within past 2 years).

Qualifications

• Ability to make sound nursing judgment based on nursing theory.
• Demonstrates primary nurse accountability through coordination, communication, and continuity of patient care.
• Assumes responsibility for competency of practice and takes initiative for professional development and continuing education.
• 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.
• Knowledge of patient monitoring equipment.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in computer systems and patient record management software.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees 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 needs.

Benefits

Employee Discounts and Perks
Employee Assistance Program
Group Life/AD&D
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.