Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Surgery Center

Northwest Eyes, is a progressive ophthalmic medical and surgical practice, we are searching for a Registered Nurse to add to our ASC team. Our Company is nationally recognized, with vast clinical experience in a wide variety of eye surgical services, advanced technology, and proven results. Our Company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and believes that success requires an environment where colleagues are respected and valued.

Work cooperatively with physicians and staff, exhibiting teamwork characteristics. Demonstrate initiative, insight, and judgment in all decision-making processes.

Responsibilities:

• Preoperative and postoperative patient calls
• Patient Admission and Discharge
• Record and analyze patient medical histories, symptoms, and conditions
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician
• Intraoperative Circulation
• May provide conscious sedation(*)
• May function as designated Infection Control Specialist (**)
• Create patient care plans with the help of other healthcare professionals
• Discuss treatment plans with physicians and pharmacists
• Teach patients and their families about the treatment
• Maintain knowledge of various instruments used for each type of operation and the proper setup of the operating room
• Maintain current knowledge of the fundamentals of asepsis, instrument processing, and sterilization
• Research literature and new developments in the nursing field with emphasis on developments relating to operating room nursing
• Complete the required continuing education
• Follow all compliance policies and procedures, including HIPAA, OSHA, WISHA, patient confidentiality, and insurance requirements
• Function under the direction of all policies, regulations, and procedures of Northwest Eye Surgeons
• Oversee the actions of medical assistants and surgical technicians

(*) Nurse Sedation: IV Medication Administration & Monitoring

• Recommend completion of conscious sedation certification course, equivalent training or experience
• Must complete initial Nursing Sedation competency; Repeat at least annually
• Must follow and maintain a functional knowledge of the facility's Policy and Procedures for Anesthesia Services and Nursing Sedation
• Administer medications for conscious sedation as ordered by physician
• Monitor patient vital signs in the operating room

(**) Infection Control Specialist

• Maintain infection control program utilizing established protocols
• Identify infection risk and areas of concern for transmission of infection using infection control risk assessment tools
• Perform root cause analysis of unforeseen events and postoperative infections
• Oversee ongoing infection control training for employees of designated area
• Review, assess, and report outcomes of infection prevention and infection control activities, training and audits
• Assist with the annual development of the infection control plan
• Report to the Infection Preventionist and to the QAPI/Governing Board any deficiencies in the infection control program that may signify areas for improvement
• Maintain required continuing education

• Current or previous conscious sedation experience preferred
• Knowledge of sterile technique as it applies to the operating room and surgical procedures
• Knowledge of ophthalmic procedures to be able to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and safe positioning of patients for those procedures
• The proper method of handling instruments, tissue specimens, cultures, and smears before, during, and after use
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the operating team before such needs arise
• Demonstrate excellence in communication skills, demonstrated by the ability to convey ideas and information verbally and in writing
• Exhibit initiative and the ability to work independently or lead and perform as part of a larger team in a fast-paced environment

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of a college or university and/or accredited school of nursing
• Holds a current license from the State Board of Nursing to practice as a Registered Nurse
• Current ACLS/AED certification is mandatory
• One (1) year of operating room and ASC experience preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary $35 - $40 D.O.E.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Robust Ancillary Benefits
• 401(k) Plan with employer contribution
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Generous PTO/Holiday
• EEO Statement