Ophthalmic Surgery RN – Fast-Paced ASC Growth

American Vision Partners; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Eye care discounts

401K

Paid holidays

PTO

Sick Time

Continuing education funds

Growth opportunities

Job summary

American Vision Partners in Flagstaff, AZ seeks an Ophthalmology RN for our fast-paced ambulatory surgical center. You will provide safe patient care through the perioperative phases and support anesthesia and surgeons.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree (BSN preferred), current RN license, BLS, ophthalmology experience a plus, ASC experience preferred, and strong communication. Bilingual is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; BSN preferred.
• Current RN License.
• 1-year Ophthalmology experience as a Surgery RN is a plus.
• BLS certification required.
• ASC experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Detail oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Safety Sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Greets and admits patients to the pre-/post-operative area.
• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care using the nursing process and consider individual patient needs.
• Prepares operating suite for patients - monitor cleanliness, assemble supplies, instruments and sutures, check equipment for proper functioning.
• Assesses patient’s condition on arrival in surgery and provide physical or emotional support as needed.
• Assists Anesthesia Provider and Surgeon during procedures, maintaining safety for patients and personnel.
• Evaluates, observes, and treats patients under local anesthesia.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of patients’ surgical experience.
• Starts IVs, gives medications, and prepares drugs and solutions per physician protocols.
• Prepares for and manages immediate postoperative care, including transporting patients to recovery room, communicating patient needs, and providing patient and family training.
• Assists in orientation of new team members and cross-training of existing personnel.
• Obtains patient history through interviews and evaluations, noting data in chart and sharing pertinent information with physician.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual

Education

Associate's degree

BSN preferred

Job description

American Vision Partners in Flagstaff, AZ seeks an Ophthalmology RN for our fast-paced ambulatory surgical center. You will provide safe patient care through the perioperative phases and support anesthesia and surgeons.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree (BSN preferred), current RN license, BLS, ophthalmology experience a plus, ASC experience preferred, and strong communication. Bilingual is a plus.