OR Circulator Nurse

Pacific Eye Institute; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 85,411; Full time

Job summary

Unifeye Vision Partners is seeking an experienced RN Supervisor to lead the OR nursing team across the operating room, preop, and PACU areas in Thousand Oaks, CA. The role emphasizes adherence to nursing standards, patient-centered care, and efficient department management.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, at least five years of OR/perioperative experience, and proven supervisory skills. Travel may be required, and the position carries a competitive pay range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• At least five years OR/perioperative experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Supervisory or management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing operations in OR, preop and PACU to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Develop staffing schedules to maintain appropriate departmental coverage and manage overtime.
• Participate in Quality Assurance programs and committee work.
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols and maintain licensure and certification requirements.
• Lead staff onboarding, training, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Surgical nursing

Staff supervision

Quality assurance

EMR super user

Research coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

5 years OR/perioperative experience

Supervisory experience

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Unifeye Vision Partners

Unifeye Vision Partners is one of the premiere eye care practices in the nation. We believe in One Team, All In. The culture at UVP is one of excellence and teamwork. We are passionate about patient care and dedicated to improving quality of life through life-changing vision procedures and treatments.

OR Circulator Nurse, Thousand Oaks, CA

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor to lead our clinical nursing team in the Operating room (2 rooms), preop and PACU areas. This role requires a strong background in surgical nursing and leadership. The RN Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing nursing operations, ensuring compliance with clinical protocols, and fostering a supportive and efficient work environment.

• Ensures delivery of surgical care in accordance with Standards of Nursing Practice, Patient Bill of Rights, and Nursing and Institutional Policies.
• Identifies and resolves issues concerning patient care, needs, and satisfaction. Monitors patient satisfaction survey and takes appropriate action when indicated.
• Maximizes surgical productivity through efficient systems and effective delegation of duties.
• Assigns duties and evaluates nursing activities to ensure patient care, staff relations, and efficiency of services.
• Accepts accountability for own and delegated nursing actions.
• Manages nursing staff and evaluates performance as required. Responsible for annual reviews, annual employee competencies, and maintains up-to-date employee files.
• Involved in Quality Assurance Program and participates in all necessary committees, which may include the Infection Control Committee. Responsible for quarterly reviews, for example fire drill.
• Develops, reviews and revises all policies, procedures and documents required for compliance in maintaining licensure and certification and communicates to staff at least annually.
• Uses creative ideas and innovative approaches to develop quality/performance improvement programs. Develops annual Performance Improvement Project.
• Develops staffing schedules to ensure appropriate departmental coverage. Monitors work utilization, overtime, and time & attendance of all assigned staff members.
• Develops tools to monitor efficiency, such as turnover rates, LOS, OR utilization, and chart prep.
• Maintains inventory of all surgical and pharmaceutical supplies for surgery center. Delegates responsibilities appropriately.
• Directs preparation and maintenance of patients’ medical records.
• Involved in the recruitment process for hiring new staff, which may include screening resumes and conducting interviews.
• Organizes and participates in new hire onboarding as well as ongoing training of staff.
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient; responds to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures and protocol.
• Conducts monthly meetings with staff, making sure to address topics such as new policies, procedures, equipment, education, and research. Provides weekly email updates to team.
• Involved in conflict resolution when situations present. Conducts annual 1:1 with employees.
• Identified as an electronic medical record super user and participates in all necessary related training and super user expectations.
• Reviews research project updates at least once per quarter.
• Attends and participates in research project initiation meetings when requested.
• Notifies the appropriate surgical staff of upcoming research surgeries.
• Oversees research patient’s care throughout the whole perioperative process. Ensures all necessary equipment and documentation is present and completed.
• Ensures proper coding technique, such as proper linking of diagnosis to procedure and documenting patient chief complaint.
• Supervises coding by staff to ensure accuracy and completeness. Distributes coding information to appropriate personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of department.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with MEC's policies and applicable laws.
• Includes, but not limited to, budgeting, hiring, performance reviews, employee development, approving timecards, plans, assigns and directs work, pay recommendations, coaching, counseling, and discipline, addresses issues and concerns, facilitates conflict resolution, models MEC's code of conduct and mission commitments at all times.

Job Qualifications

• To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Education And/Or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• At least five years OR/perioperative experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Supervisory or management experience required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• RN Registered Nursing - California Board of Nursing
• BLS
• ACLS

Unifeye Vision Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This position can require travel.

Pay Range $55.00 - $62.00