Registered Nurse

careers-visioninnovation-partners; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision Innovation Partners is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide competent peri-operative nursing care in an Ambulatory Surgery Center setting, with a focus on ophthalmology. The role emphasizes patient safety, strong communication, and advocacy across pre-op, intra-op, and PACU phases.

Requirements include a minimum of 2 years in an OR, current RN license, BCLS, ACLS and PALS certifications, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an operating room setting; ophthalmology preferred.
• 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 (American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive pre-operative patient assessments and verifies consents, H&P, orders, and time-out procedures.
• Acts as circulating nurse during surgical procedures; coordinates room activities and anticipates surgeon/anesthesia needs.
• Prepares and administers medications safely and per physician orders.
• Collaborates with anesthesia during induction and emergencies; responds to changes in patient condition.
• Provides PACU care including airway management, monitoring vitals, pain control, and anesthesia recovery.
• Ensures accurate documentation throughout all phases of care.
• Delivers effective hand-off reports during transitions pre-op, OR, and PACU.
• Upholds safety protocols and body mechanics for patient/staff safety.
• Performs nursing duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Overview

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 - $42.00 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.