Registered Nurse (RN)
This is a position to work part-time on Thursday's in our Frankfort location ASC and some Friday mornings in our Lexington OBS Center.
NO CALL / NO WEEKENDS
Ophthalmology Multi Doctor practice in Frankfort and Lexington, KY is looking for a Registered Nurse to assist in patient care at our surgical suite and brand new surgery center in Frankfort, KY. As a registered nurse, you’ll be our go-to person for ensuring the best patient care possible. As a Registered Nurse, you’ll have to work closely with other healthcare professionals and other ophthalmic assistants and technicians, so you should have a team spirit and a positive attitude. Patience, problem-solving skills and communication ability are important. Travel to our Lexington office required as needed.
Responsibilities may include :
- Examine patients and their medical records, workup patients in clinic, ophthalmic testing as needed.
- Preparing patients for Eye Surgery including getting vitals, instilling eye drops and handling preoperative medications.
- OR room circulating or OR surgical scrub as needed.
- Surgical Inventory management
- Helping patients with discharge instructions.
Skills
- Proven experience as an RN in a clinic, hospital, ASC or other setting
- Expertise in preoperative, surgical and post operative care a plus.
- Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong ethics
- Team spirit with a positive attitude
- Patience and cool-headedness
- Willingness to travel between offices
- Valid RN license
- Valid ACLS
- Valid BLS
COVID-19 considerations:
Covid vaccination is required for this job as the RN will be working in our ASC.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $32.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 10 per week
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
- Ambulatory surgery center
- Private practice
Standard shift:
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- RN (Required)
- ACLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person