Registered Nurse

Vision Innovation Partners; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent comprehensive benefits

401(K)

PTO & holidays off

Eye care discounts

Job summary

Vision Innovation Partners in Scranton/providing vision care seeks an experienced peri-operative Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality nursing across the ambulatory surgery continuum—pre-op, intra-op circulating, and PACU. You will perform assessments, verify orders and consents, and collaborate with anesthesia to ensure patient safety.

Requirements include a valid RN license, BCLS, ACLS & PALS certifications, and 2 years OR experience (ophthalmology preferred).

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of 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 on employment (American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality peri-operative nursing across ASC continuum (pre-op, intra-op circulating, PACU).
• Perform comprehensive pre-operative assessments and verify consents and orders.
• Serve as circulating nurse coordinating room activities and assisting surgeon/anesthesia.
• Administer medications safely per physician orders and standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation and effective hand-offs between care phases.

Skills

Operating room experience

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

RN license

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).

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.