Lead Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

The Greater New Bedford Surgical and Laser Center was opened in 1986 with the express purpose of rendering high quality, state-of-the-art eye surgery to patients of all ages, especially those with cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease, or corneal disease. We also do oculoplastic procedures. The center is designed specifically with the needs of the patient and their family in mind, and the entire process, from initial examination in our clinics in the Eye Health Vision Centers upstairs to the final surgical outcome, is conducted in a pleasant and comfortable environment.

The Registered Nurse (RN) is primarily responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating direct and indirect nursing care given to the surgical patient.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for delivery of patient care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative areas.
• Anticipates the needs of the patient and surgical team, providing services according to the standards of professional nursing practices while maintaining a safe environment for the patient.
• Participates in patient teaching and provides leadership by working with ancillary personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing.
• Works closely with other members of the operating room team, including anesthesia providers, surgeons, and surgical technologists etc.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

EDUCATION :

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All patients, employees, applicants, and other constituents of our clinical groups will be treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital / domestic partner status, parental status, sexual orientation, and gender identity and / or expression, other dimensions of diversity or common human decency. We value diversity in thought and culture and welcome highly skilled, capable, competent, collegial members to our team.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.