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Registered Nurse

EyeSouth Partners, Gainesville, GA, United States


Overview
North Georgia Eye Associates has been a premiere eye care provider in North Georgia for over sixty years. Our locations include Gainesville, Braselton, Clayton, Cornelia, Hamilton Mill/Dacula and Cumming. With Board Certified Ophthalmologists and Optometrists, we can service all our patient’s eyecare needs. Our surgery center was recognized as one of America's top ambulatory surgery centers by Newsweek in 2022. Our surgeons offer femtosecond assisted laser cataract surgery. North Georgia Eye Aesthetics offers oculoplastic and reconstructive services. We have a dedicated dry eye clinic which includes state of the art treatments including Lipiflow and IPL. Whether your patients need an annual eye check or treatment for a specific eye condition, North Georgia Eye Associates can care for their entire family.

Position
We are now hiring a Registered Nurse. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a commitment to support the clinic’s goals of providing each patient with a positive experience while receiving quality comprehensive eye care from the providers.

Responsibilities

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

Appropriate documentation of care

Supervising non-licensed personnel as assigned

Maintaining appropriate supplies and medication

Assisting with the preparation and performance of procedures

Assisting 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

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)

Ability to make sound nursing judgment based on nursing theory

Demonstrates primary nurse accountability through coordination, communication, and continuity of patient care

Must be able to assess, prioritize, plan, and implement direct 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

Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k w/ Match

HSA/FSA

Telemedicine

Generous PTO Package

Additional 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.

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