Under the direction of the ASC Director, the ASC RN is responsible for providing safe, quality nursing care for surgery patients through the surgery continuum. Responsibilities include: assess, plan, implement and coordinate patient care from admission to discharge; assist ophthalmologists as a circulating nurse in surgery and other medical procedures; observe and document the patient's condition; represents EHN in a professional, friendly manner at all times.
This position does not have direct reports but assists in the supervision of others in the provision of patient care, providing direction, guidance, and training to licensed nurses and non-licensed staff. The RN may assume responsibilities of Charge Nurse as designated by the ASC Director.
Provide nursing care to designated surgery patients through all stages of the surgery continuum; ensure provision of patient care in an organized and timely manner.