Registered Nurse - ASC Per Diem

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Mountain View Eye Center is a progressive ophthalmic medical and surgical practice recognized for delivering exceptional patient care through advanced technology, clinical expertise, and innovative surgical services. We are seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse to support our surgical team with patient sedation and perioperative care.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced RN who enjoys working in a specialized surgical environment and takes pride in providing safe, compassionate, attentive care throughout the surgical experience. You will work alongside an experienced clinical team in a fast-paced setting where your expertise and patient-focused approach make a meaningful difference.

As a nationally recognized organization, we are committed to maintaining a culture where clinical excellence, teamwork, and respect are at the center of what we do. We believe our success is driven by the people on our team, and we are committed to creating an environment where every colleague is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.

Provide ACLS and BLS training; licensure and uniforms are provided.

No evenings or weekends

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
• 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 the 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 in the 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 the 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 an 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 $48 - $60
• 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
• EEO Statement