Registered Nurse, Pre/Post-Op - PRN schedule - Willing to Train!

Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities; Maryville (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Eye of Illinois Surgery Center / Maryville Eye Surgery Center (part of Quantum Vision Centers and Eyecare Partners) is seeking a Registered Nurse for Pre/Post-Op in Maryville, IL. The PRN position offers flexible scheduling across 0–2 days per week with early/late shifts.

The ideal candidate has an accredited nursing program degree, an active RN license in Illinois, BLS, and preferably BSN and ACLS. Experience in surgical or ASC settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Nursing Program.
• BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in the state you will work.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• At least one year of nursing experience preferred; open to new grads.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct patient care in the operating room.
• Ensure proper techniques and practices follow accepted standards.
• Comply with HIPAA and protect patient rights.
• Practice ethically and legally within licensure.
• Supervise staff in the operating room and assist as needed.
• Immediately report unusual occurrences and document in patient records.
• Coordinate, communicate, and ensure continuity of patient care.
• Assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Participate in continuing education and staff meetings.
• Follow physician orders and management directions.
• Contribute to a healthy work environment.
• Assist in training new staff.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities.
• Collaborate across departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program

BSN preferred

Tools

Amkai Office

Amkai Charts Database

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Job Title

Registered Nurse, Pre/Post-Op

Company

Eye of Illinois Surgery Center / Maryville Eye Surgery Center (part of Quantum Vision Centers and Eyecare Partners)

Location

Maryville, IL

Pay

The pay range for this role starts at $30-32/hr, depending on experience

Benefits

We do not offer benefits for PRN positions

Hours

• PRN
  • The schedule will vary weekly; you may work anywhere from 0-2 days per week, depending on staffing needs and surgery schedules
• Our office is open Monday-Friday 6am-4pm
  • Your shifts will fall within these hours
  • You may have to work a little earlier and/or later as needed

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required
• Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required in the state you will be working in
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
• At least one year of previous nursing experience is preferred, but we are also open to new grads!
• Previous nursing experience in at least one of the following settings is preferred: surgical, ambulatory surgical center (ASC), Pre/Post-Op, PACU, ICU, Medical Surgical, Telemetry or Operating Room

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.

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.
• 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
• At least one year of previous nursing experience is preferred
• Previous nursing experience in at least one of the following settings is preferred: surgical, ambulatory surgical center (ASC), Pre/Post-Op, PACU, ICU, Medical Surgical, Telemetry or Operating Room

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.