Ophthalmology OR Nurse - Perioperative Care & Recovery

American Vision Partners; Cottonwood (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Eye care discounts

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Sick Time

Growth opportunities

Job summary

American Vision Partners is seeking an Ophthalmology RN for our Ambulatory Surgical Center in Arizona. The role focuses on delivering safe, efficient perioperative care in a fast-paced setting and ensuring smooth patient flow from pre-/post-op to recovery.

You will admit patients, support anesthesia and surgeons, manage IVs and medications, and help train new team members; experience in ophthalmology and BLS are required. This is a safety-sensitive position with growth opportunities.

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.
• Detailed oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• This is a 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 take into account 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 constant awareness of the operative situation and a safe environment for patients and personnel.
• 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

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Bilingual

Education

Associate’s degree

BSN preferred

Job description

American Vision Partners is seeking an Ophthalmology RN for our Ambulatory Surgical Center in Arizona. The role focuses on delivering safe, efficient perioperative care in a fast-paced setting and ensuring smooth patient flow from pre-/post-op to recovery.

You will admit patients, support anesthesia and surgeons, manage IVs and medications, and help train new team members; experience in ophthalmology and BLS are required. This is a safety-sensitive position with growth opportunities.