Registered Nurse PreOp-PACU at Sight Partners in St. Petersburg, FL

Job Summary

The staff nurse provides therapeutic, effective patient/family centered care according to physician order, in compliance with the philosophy of the Surgical Center, standards of practice and regulations of governing agencies.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Utilizes specialized nursing knowledge, nursing process and discriminative judgement while giving direct or indirect care.
• Provides a safe, efficient, and supportive patient environment.
• Assesses physical and emotional needs of patients and implements appropriate nursing interventions.
• Maintains accurate records of controlled substances.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-service programs.
• Participates in orientation of new personnel.
• Reports and completes risk identification forms for occurrences involving patients, visitors, or employees.
• Reports to nurse manager needed repairs or maintenance of equipment or building and removes the equipment from service. In the absence of the nurse manager, notifies the appropriate repair services and follows up to be certain the problem is resolved.
• Participates in inventory counts.
• Responsible for organization, restocking and neatness of work area.
• Assists with housekeeping tasks.
• Assists in development of policies and procedures.
• Receives, documents, and carries out physician orders.
• Participates in the Performance Improvement process and activities including the areas of Safety, Infection Control, Patient Education/Teaching, Documentation, Adherence To Guidelines For Cleaning/Decontamination Of The Center, Adherence To Guidelines For Sterilization Of Instruments And Supplies, Patient Satisfaction, Physician Satisfaction, Compliance With OSHA Standards, and Risk Management.
• Reports all undesirable matters, services, and facilities requiring correction to the Nurse Manager.
• Implements safety procedures and provides continual vigilance against accidents, fire, theft, vandalism, harm, and inappropriate disclosure of private information.
• Serves as a Surgery Center liaison when dealing with patients, physicians, general public, and commercial vendors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Employee discount
• Certification reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities

About Sight360

We’ve assembled highly capable and credentialed multidisciplinary teams across ophthalmology, optometry, and optical retail services to deliver a comprehensive, 360-degree approach to vision care. Through seamless coordination, shared medical records, and a patient-first philosophy, we strive to provide an exceptional experience at every level of care.

Our Mission

To care fully for our patients, team members, and partners who are the focus of everything we do.

Our Vision

To seamlessly unite ophthalmology, optometry, and optical retail services for the benefit of our patients.

Our Values

• Treat everyone like family
• Listen with purpose
• Perform our best
• Honor our word

Join our team and help us make a difference in the lives of our patients every day.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice in the State of Florida.
• CPR certified (Healthcare Providers) and ACLS for full-time team members.
• Two years related nursing experience. Experience working with ophthalmic, general and plastic surgeries preferred.
• Knowledgeable of standard Medical Staff Privileges.
• Knowledgeable and ability to respond to emergency situations; i.e., cardiac arrest, malignant hyperthermia, drug reactions, fire, etc.
• Knowledgeable of standard administrative, medical and nursing policies and procedures.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate cooperative work attitude toward and with co-team members, management, patients, visitors, and physicians.
• Ability to maintain Continuing Education as required by the Florida State Board of Nursing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in CPR (BCLS) and ACLS (full-time positions have one year from date of hire to acquire).
• Ability to respect a patient's right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Ability to understand and manage health care cost associated with the use of supplies