Registered Nurse

Vision Innovation Partners; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Excellent comprehensive benefits

401(K)

Significant eye care discounts

Continuing education allowances

Career growth and development

PTO and holidays off

Job summary

Vision Innovation Partners in Maryland is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide perioperative care in an Ambulatory Surgery Center, spanning pre-operative, intra-operative circulating, and PACU duties. You will apply nursing process, ensure patient safety, and support high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate has OR experience (ophthalmology preferred), an active RN license, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and current BCLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' operating room experience; ophthalmology preferred.
• Active RN license as required by state of employment.
• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Valid BCLS, ACLS & PALS certifications required upon employment.

Responsibilities

• The Peri-Operative Registered Nurse provides safe, high-quality nursing care across the surgical continuum in an ASC.
• Functions as circulating nurse, coordinating room activities and supporting surgeon and anesthesia needs.
• Prepares and administers medications safely and according to physician orders.
• Collaborates with anesthesia during induction and emergencies; responds to changes in patient condition.
• Provides PACU care including airway management, vital signs, pain control, and recovery from anesthesia.
• Ensures accurate documentation throughout all phases of care.
• Communicates effective hand-off reports during transitions between pre-op, OR, and PACU.
• Follows safety protocols and uses proper body mechanics to promote safety for patients and staff.

Skills

OR experience

Ophthalmology preferred

Education

RN license

Nursing degree

Job description

At Vision Innovation Partners, we exist to protect and restore vision. Because Vision is our Mission, everyone at VIP focuses on providing great patient outcomes and experiences. A career at VIP provides opportunities for growth and development, and a culture centered on our Shared Values – PATIENTS.

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The RN should possess clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas and be an advocate for patients with strong communication skills and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

• The Peri-Operative Registered Nurse provides safe, high-quality nursing care across the surgical continuum in an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), including pre-operative, intra-operative circulating, and post-anesthesia (PACU) phases, in accordance with AORN, ASPAN, and applicable regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive pre-operative patient assessments, verifies consents, H&P, orders, and completes time-out procedures per policy
• Functions as the circulating nurse during surgical procedures, coordinating room activities and anticipating surgeon and anesthesia needs
• Prepares and administers medications safely and accurately in accordance with established standards and physician orders
• Collaborates with anesthesia during induction and emergencies; responds appropriately to changes in patient condition or emergencies
• Provides PACU care including airway management, monitoring vital signs, pain control, and recovery from anesthesia
• Ensures accurate, complete documentation throughout all phases of care
• Communicates effective hand-off reports during transitions between pre-op, OR, and PACU
• Utilizes appropriate body mechanics and follows safety protocols to promote patient and staff safety
• Performs nursing duties as assigned

Qualifications

What You Will Bring:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an operating room setting; preferably in ophthalmology.
• Active RN license as required by state of employment or appropriate compact licensure.
• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Valid BCLS, ACLS & PALS Certifications required upon employment (Must be through American Heart Association, online certification not acceptable).

$36.00 - $43.00 an hour

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as, but not limited to full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility, annual educational reimbursement, and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Excellent comprehensive benefits
• 401(K)
• Significant eye care discounts
• Continuing education allowances
• Career growth and development
• PTO and holidays off

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.