Ophthalmology OR Nurse - Perioperative RN (ASC)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Eye care discounts

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Sick Time

Job summary

American Vision Partners is seeking an Ophthalmology RN to join our ambulatory surgical center in Sun City, AZ. You will provide perioperative care, assist the anesthesia provider and surgeon, monitor patients, and help prepare the operating room for procedures.

You will work in a fast-paced, high-volume ASC with emphasis on safety, teamwork, and patient communication. A nursing license, ADN/ASN and BLS are required; BSN preferred and ophthalmology experience 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.
• 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 admit 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
• 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

Registered Nurse (RN)

Perioperative care

Communication skills

Safety sensitive

Education

Associate's degree

BSN preferred

Job description

American Vision Partners is seeking an Ophthalmology RN to join our ambulatory surgical center in Sun City, AZ. You will provide perioperative care, assist the anesthesia provider and surgeon, monitor patients, and help prepare the operating room for procedures.

You will work in a fast-paced, high-volume ASC with emphasis on safety, teamwork, and patient communication. A nursing license, ADN/ASN and BLS are required; BSN preferred and ophthalmology experience is a plus.