RN - Registered Nurse Ambulatory Care -Full Time

Gailey Eye Clinic; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights

No weekends

No major holidays

Cross-training and professional dev.

Job summary

Bloomington Eye Institute in Bloomington, IL, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for an outpatient eye surgery center. The role focuses on preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care to ensure a safe, high-quality patient experience.

Join a collaborative, team-oriented environment with a Monday–Thursday schedule and no nights, weekends, or major holidays. Cross-training and professional development opportunities are available to expand your skills.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license or eligible to practice in Illinois.
• Current CPR certification (ACLS preferred).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in ambulatory surgery or ophthalmology preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care.
• Prepare patients for surgery and provide recovery care.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the clinical team.
• Monitor patient status and respond appropriately throughout the surgical experience.
• Document care accurately and maintain compliance with clinical standards.
• Educate patients and families on procedures and post-operative care.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and maintain a safe, efficient environment.
• Cross-train in multiple areas of the surgery center as needed.

Skills

RN license

CPR ACLS

Communication

Teamwork

Ambulatory surgery

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Surgery Center

Bloomington Eye Institute | Bloomington, IL

Join a collaborative team providing exceptional care in a fast-paced outpatient surgery center where you can make a difference without the demands of hospital shift work. NO NIGHTS, NO WEEKENDS, NO MAJOR HOLIDAYS!

Why Join Bloomington Eye Institute?

• Monday-Thursday schedule (no nights, weekends, or major holidays)
• Team-oriented, patient-focused culture
• Outpatient surgery center specializing in ophthalmic procedures
• Opportunity to expand your skills through cross-training and professional development

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing care for patients undergoing outpatient eye surgery. Working closely with physicians and the surgical team, the RN delivers safe, high-quality preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care while ensuring an exceptional patient experience.

What You'll Do

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care.
• Prepare patients for surgery and provide recovery care.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the clinical team.
• Monitor patient status and respond appropriately throughout the surgical experience.
• Document care accurately and maintain compliance with clinical standards.
• Educate patients and families on procedures and post-operative care.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and maintain a safe, efficient environment.
• Cross-train in multiple areas of the surgery center as needed.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license (or eligible to practice in Illinois)
• Current CPR certification (ACLS preferred)
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
• Previous ambulatory surgery, operating room, PACU, or ophthalmology experience preferred, but not required

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and safely assist patients and move equipment as needed.

Pay

Starting pay: $33.25-$38.31/hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and market considerations.