Registered Nurse, OR Circulator - Full-Time

Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package - Medical,Vision

401k + Employer Matching

PTO and Paid Holidays

Paid Maternity Leave

Competitive Base Pay

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Eye Surgery Center of East Texas is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Operating Room team in Tyler, TX. The role involves direct patient care, coordination with surgeons and anesthesia, and maintaining a safe operating environment.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited nursing program, with BSN preferred and at least one year of OR or ASC experience. The position is full-time, on-site, with comprehensive benefits and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be able to assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care effectively.
• Ability to respond to emergent situations.
• Professional, courteous communication with patients and staff.
• Able to work within a team.
• Attendance: arrives on time with minimal absences.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct patient care in the Operating Room.
• Ensure techniques align with accepted standards.
• Comply with HIPAA and protect patient rights.
• Supervise other staff and assist as needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records and equipment.
• Prepare patient and operative area for procedures.
• Assist Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, and team.
• Observe patients for changes in condition.

Skills

Nursing care

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

1 year nursing experience preferred

Tools

Amkai Office

Amkai Charts

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com.

Company: E ye Surgery Center of East Texas
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
Department: Operating Room (OR)
Location: Tyler, TX

Perks:

• Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k + Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Competitive Base Pay
• Employee Discounts

Hours:

• Full Time
• Our office is open Monday-Friday 5am-5pm and Saturday 8am-12pm
  • You will typically come in at 5am and be done early-to-mid afternoon, but it depends on the surgery schedule for that day
  • You may need to work a little earlier/later as needed

SUMMARY

Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards and ASC policies and procedures. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under his/her direction. Participates in direct patient care and maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to supervise and direct patient care in an individual Operating Room.
• Ensures that proper techniques and practices are used in accordance to accepted standards of practice.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations and is knowledgeable of patient rights.
• Performs duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their license as defined by the State.
• Supervises other personnel in the room and directs or assists as necessary.
• Immediately reports and unusual occurrences to charge personnel, documents appropriately in the patient record.
• Demonstrates primary nursing accountability through coordination, communication and continuity of patient care.
• Assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care in an effective manner.
• Maintains medical records in an accurate and legible manner.
• Participates in continuing education/in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and Q.A.P.I. program.
• Follows Physician orders and directions from management.
• Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment.
• Assists in training new staff when needed.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Recognizes each department’s significance and works appropriately with other departments.

Circulator Role:

• Performs scrub duties as necessary.
• Maintains count on sponges, needles and instruments to ensure no loss of items according to policy.
• Performs all circulating duties with efficiency.
• Supervises and assists Scrub Nurse as needed.
• Positions patient, prepares operative area, and adjusts table to proper position according to standard policies.
• Has all supplies and equipment in room and provides to team as needed.
• Opens all sterile packs and supplies according to aseptic technique.
• Assists Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, and other personnel as needed.
• Observes patient for changes in condition.
• Reviews Surgeon’s preference cards for desired medications and verifies same with Surgeon.
• Ensures all medications are administered and charted according to established policies and procedures.
• Identifies and records patient’s response to medication when necessary.
• Cares for specimens and cultures as directed by set policies and procedures.
• Accompanies patient to PACU and gives report to Post-Op Nurse.
• Assists in control and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Records use of equipment and method directed.
• Checks rooms, material and equipment for proper care and handling.
• Ensures clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and aseptic techniques.
• Assists in control of traffic and personnel to ensure proper control of infection and asepsis.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care in an effective manner.
• Ability to respond to emergent situations.
• Demonstrates a positive, friendly, courteous and professional manner.
• Maintains effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and other staff.
• Able to work within a team.
• Good communication skills: oral and written.
• Has the ability to be organized, manage time effectively and in a cost effective manner.
• Ability to work independently and within a group.
• Attendance: Arrives to work area on time and has minimal absences. Observes assigned work schedules and hours.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required
• Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
• One year of previous nursing experience in at least one of the following settings is preferred: Operating Room, surgical, ambulatory surgical center (ASC), Pre/Post-Op, PACU, ICU, Medical Surgical or Telemetry

LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) License required in the state where the worksite is located
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred

SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

• Should have knowledge of Amkai Office and Amkai Charts Database software
• Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Printer, copier, telephone and fax

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus is required100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.