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Associated Eye Care, LTD Registered Nurse- OR in Stillwater, Minnesota
Position Summary This position is responsible for the delivery of optimum quality care of patients while in the Intra-Op and Intra-Procedural phases of care within the Surgery Center. Registered Nurse - OR Essential Functions Develops an individualized plan of care based on nursing assessment, medical diagnoses, and knowledge of specific illnesses, injuries, diseases, surgical procedures and appropriate standards of care Collaborates with other disciplines to maximize patient outcomes and effect a smooth flow of the surgical experience Plans and utilizes resources efficiently to complete the daily schedule in a timely manner while providing safe and individualized patient care Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of special needs for various age groups including pediatric, adult and geriatric when providing resources for the perioperative experience Reassesses, evaluates and revises the implementation of the plan of care to meet the changing needs of the patient Responds appropriately to changes in the patient s condition and/or behavior Completes appropriate portions of the patient record accurately and thoroughly Function as a circulating nurse during multi-specialty surgical procedures o Serves as the patient advocate before, during, and after surgery / procedure; o Demonstrate knowledge of safe positioning and use of positioning equipment; o Maintains both a sterile and safe environment for the patient before, during, and after the surgery; / procedure; and o Performs required responsibilities independently and with team members in compliance with departmental policies and procedures Other Essential Functions Must be willing and able to adjust schedule depending upon the needs of the company Must present self at the workstation, ready for work, at the scheduled time Participates in department and company meetings, as requested Performs other duties as assigned