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Acuity Eye Group

Acuity Eye Group is dedicated to creating the largest network of vertically integrated ophthalmic service clinics in the US, focusing on physician-owned and professionally managed practices. The company aims to empower ophthalmologists and optometrists to reach their full potential while delivering exceptional patient care. With extensive industry experience and a commitment to supporting both established practitioners and emerging professionals, Acuity Eye Group operates over 50 clinics and surgery centers across Central and Southern California.

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 Job Type
 
 
 Part-time
 
 
 
 Description
 
 
 
 The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for preparing the patient for surgery and providing post-operative care after surgery.
 
 
 
 Essential Functions
 
 
 
 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
 
 
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 Utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating a plan of patient care.
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 Provides patient care, which may include administering medication, performing procedures, and monitoring patient status in accordance with approved nursing practice.
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 Provides appropriate counsel and education to patient/family regarding surgical procedures, outcomes, preparation and follow-up.
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 Maintains medical records requiring appropriate and timely recording of patient information.
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 Consults with members of the health care team, adjusting nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
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 Assists the health care provider with examinations, procedures, prescription refills, and other processes related to direct patient care.
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 Maintains required skills and competencies and participates in education programs, staff meetings, and in-services such as CPR as required.
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 Maintains an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with Company policies.
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 Actively share ideas in a constructive and positive manner by listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others.
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 Keep commitments and keep direct supervisor informed of work progress, timetables, and issues.
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 Advocate and assist in maintaining a clean, neat, and cheerful environment where our patients feel comfortable.
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 Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal and other regulations (e.g., OSHA, WC, HIPAA, ADA, FEHA, DOL, HR policies and practices).
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 Prepares for upcoming surgical procedures and ensures the ASC has all necessary nursing supplies and equipment.
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 Works closely with Anesthesia in assisting in screening and communicating clearances
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 Goes through monthly outdates and medication recalls.
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 Other duties as assigned by management.
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 REQUIRED
 
 : Graduation from an accredited nursing program. 1-year experience working in outpatient/inpatient nursing.
 
 
 
 DESIRABLE
 
 : Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in the Ophthalmology Industry with multiple Surgery Center locations. Experience with Regulatory and Accreditation Surveys (AAAHC Accreditation).
 
 
 
 Certificates/Licenses/Registrations
 
 
 
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 Valid and current California RN License (Department Consumer Affairs)
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 Valid BLS certificate (American Heart Association)
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 Valid ACLS certificate (American Heart Association)
 
 
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 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Talents
 
 
 
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 Ability to recognize, interpret symptoms/conditions and functions in outpatient emergent situations.
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 Team player and contributor coupled with excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
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 Demonstrates empathy in order to provide the best patient care.
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 Ability to create and deliver training plans for consistency in the regions.
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 Skills required include use of knowledge of WORD, EXCEL and use of standard office equipment.
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 Ability to respond to common inquiries from customers, staff, vendors, or other members of the business community.
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 Ability to draw valid conclusions, apply sound judgment in making decisions, and to make decisions under pressure.
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 Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
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 Must address others professionally and respectfully by actions, words and deeds.
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 Detail oriented, organized, process focused, problem solver, self motivated proactive, customer service focused.
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 Displays independent judgment by willingness to make timely and accurate decisions based on available information that is sometimes vague or limited in nature.
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 Ability to multitask effectively and work in a fast paced and sometimes ambiguous environment, without compromising quality of work.
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 Ability to prioritize tasks and projects with limited direction, while understanding and contributing to the success of the assigned region(s).
 
 
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 Work Environment
 
 
 
 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
 
 
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 This is primarily a clinical surgery center classification, working in a sterile environment. Temperature conditions are controlled with some direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. There is regular exposure to Doctors, staff, vendors and patients.
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 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, keyboard, to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, see, talk and hear. The employee will frequently lift and/or carry reports, records and other materials that typically weigh less than 20 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, bend, or crouch.
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 Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, calculator, and other standard office equipment.
 
 
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 All of the information contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this classification, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the duties and/or work assignments of all positions, without advanced notice, and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
 
 
 
 Notwithstanding any of the foregoing described job responsibilities, employee shall not engage in activities that constitute the practice of ophthalmology as prohibited under applicable law. Employee shall neither exercise control over nor interfere with the clinician-patient relationship. Clinicians shall have sole responsibility for all professional services provided to patients.
 
 
 
 Salary Description
 
 
 $42.00 - $52.00
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Registered Nurse

<div>Description:

Operating Room Registered Nurse
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for all age patients in operating room. Provides care within nursing standards of practice and the policies of the Center. Makes decisions regarding direct patient care needs and communicates appropriate information to physicians, patients, family members, and personnel in other departments as well as team members. May have additional responsibilities as designated by the Nurse Manager of the Operating Room and/or Director of Nursing, which include, but are not limited to, serving on committees, participating in quality improvement audits and projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
<ul><li>Assess patients at intervals as stated in policies and procedures.</li><li>
Develop an individualized perioperative plan of care.</li><li>
Implement the plan of care using the following interventions:
</li></ul><ul><li>Protect patient from injury caused by chemical, electrical, laser, positioning, thermal sources, and extraneous objects.</li><li>
Perform count procedures to protect patient from unintended retained foreign objects.</li><li>
Perform interventions necessary to ensure patient&rsquo;s procedure is performed on the correct site, side, and level.</li><li>
Manage patient&rsquo;s specimen(s) in the appropriate manner.</li><li>
Communicate patient&rsquo;s current status throughout the continuum of care.</li><li>
Administer medication(s) appropriately.</li><li>
Perform interventions to maintain patient's wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels.</li><li>
Perform interventions to maintain the status of the patient&rsquo;s genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems, and fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances at or above baseline levels.</li><li>
Perform interventions to ensure the patient is at or returned to normothermia at the conclusion of the immediate postoperative period.</li><li>
Perform interventions to protect patient from infection.</li><li>
Assess knowledge level of patient or designated support person and provide education regarding the expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medication management, pain management, wound management, and expected responses to the operative or invasive procedure.</li><li>
Actively involve patient or designated support person in decisions affecting his or her perioperative plan of care and the rehabilitation process.</li><li>
Protect patient&rsquo;s rights, dignity, and privacy.</li><li>
Provide culturally competent, age-appropriate, ethical care within legal standards of practice.</li><li>
Provide consistent and comparable care regardless of the setting.</li><li>
Evaluate the patient&rsquo;s progress toward attaining outcomes.</li><li>
Transfer care as appropriate.</li><li>
Delegate tasks as appropriate according to the state Nurse Practice Act and job descriptions.</li><li>
Document nursing care.</li><li>
Collaborate effectively with other disciplines as appropriate.</li><li>
Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects.</li><li>
Participate in the performance appraisal process.</li><li>
Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members.</li><li>
Maintain required competencies.</li><li>
Attend required meetings and educational sessions.</li><li>
Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy of all appropriate information.</li></ul>
Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:<ul><li>
Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities.</li><li>
Physically and emotionally capable of performing responsibilities of position.</li></ul>
Job Behavior: Reflective of Mission Statement:<ul><li>
Demonstrates ability to work as a team member and to communicate directly and professionally. Is flexible, reliable, productive, patient-oriented, and self-motivated. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. He/she can identify and categorize each patient&rsquo;s age-specific grouping of needs, such as those for an adult, or geriatric patient. Maintains professional conduct and appearance.</li></ul>
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS:<ul><li>
Graduate of an approved school of nursing.</li><li>
Currently licensed in the state.
</li><li>CPR and ACLS required.</li><li>
Two years&rsquo; experience required intra-operative setting.
</li></ul>Reasoning Ability:<ul><li>
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
</li><li>Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
</li></ul>Other skills and abilities:
General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures for an operating room.
Physical Demands:<ul><li>
Shall be physically able to stand, walk, and maintain varied body motions and positions for long periods of time.
</li><li>Demonstrates manual dexterity.
</li><li>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
</li><li>The employee shall be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or tools.
</li><li>The employee is required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
</li><li>Shall be able to hear and speak. S</li><li>
hall be able to move up to 100 pounds.</li></ul>
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
Responsible for knowing the processes involved assuring the standards established by HIPAA, and ensuring they are followed including the practices and records relating to the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information.</div>

Operating Room Nurse (per diem)

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Operating Room Nurse (per diem)