Ophthalmic OR Nurse - Preop/PACU, Growth and Benefits

EyeCare Services Partners (ESP); Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and eye-

401K and disability

Paid holidays and PTO

Paid parking

Team oriented environment

Clear career ladder

Pay range $39–$42 per hour

Job summary

Hauser Ross Ambulatory Surgery Center in Sycamore, Illinois is seeking a patient-focused, full-time RN with Pre-Op & PACU experience. No late evenings, no major holidays or Sundays, with a team-oriented environment and clear career ladder opportunities.

The position requires an IL RN license and 2+ years of RN experience, preferably perioperative, with strong ophthalmic procedures knowledge. Comprehensive benefits and competitive pay are offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed to practice nursing in the State of Illinois.
• Greater than 2 years of experience as a RN, preferably with at least 1 year of experience in perioperative setting.
• Familiar with the basic nursing performance standards.
• Basic understanding of operating room equipment including, but not limited to microscope, phacoemulsification machine, Electrosurgical unit, surgeon headlamp, LASERs, medical gases, patient gurney, and patient care monitor.
• Recognition of the need for narrative recording of unusual operating room events.
• Ability to assess patients' needs: physical, educational, emotional, spiritual, and age appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of electronic medical record. Recognition of the need for narrative recording of unusual perioperative events, such as cancellation of procedure by anesthesia provider or medical emergencies
• Ability to provide accurate preoperative instructions to patients
• Ability to provide customized discharge education and follow-up phone call to patients
• Ability to utilize general nursing foundation to formulate a patient specific plan related to pre-existing conditions, act as the patient's advocate, and relay information (report) to others during patient "hand-off"
• Ability to apply Perioperative & Ophthalmic Nursing Principles to the care of the patient, especially as they relate to perioperative policies/instructions; and postoperative care of vision impaired, sedated patients who have received ophthalmic anesthetic blocks
• Administer medications safely, adhering to Safe Injection Practices and their implications. Awareness of the impact of patient allergies on eye drop orders. Adherence to Controlled Substance Policies & Procedures
• Participate in Medication Outdate Checks
• Participate in Supply Inventory Maintenance
• Adherence to Infection Control Policies & Procedures
• Familiarity with Medical Emergency Preparedness Policies & Procedures

Skills

RN license IL

Perioperative nursing

Ophthalmic nursing

Operating room safety

Patient advocacy

Tools

OR equipment knowledge

Job description

Hauser Ross Ambulatory Surgery Center in Sycamore, Illinois is seeking a patient-focused, full-time RN with Pre-Op & PACU experience. No late evenings, no major holidays or Sundays, with a team-oriented environment and clear career ladder opportunities.

The position requires an IL RN license and 2+ years of RN experience, preferably perioperative, with strong ophthalmic procedures knowledge. Comprehensive benefits and competitive pay are offered.