Registered Nurse

Registered NurseAs a Registered Nurse, you will assist with the organization and daily operations of the operating room in accordance with established federal and state regulations, accreditation standards, and facility policies and procedures. Our Registered Nurses help oversee patient care activities in the operating room while maintaining the highest standards of safety for patients and staff.Schedule: 8-hour days on non-surgery days; 10–11-hour days on busier surgery days. Occasional half-day Fridays, typically 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.What You Will Be DoingAssess patient/significant others understanding of disease process and need for surgical interventionPerform perioperative teaching to patient/significant otherDemonstrate appropriate nursing management and intervention in the perioperative periodPerform preoperative patient assessment, review surgeon preference card, assess equipment/supply needs, prepare operating room, ensure availability of needed supplies and equipment and proper and safe working orderProvide appropriate patient care across the age spanProvide safe medication administrationManipulate patient position appropriate to surgical intervention, using positioning aids as needed to avoid impaired circulation, respiration and postoperative pain/discomfortPerform surgical prep per standard of care and surgeon preferenceDemonstrate appropriate protocol for safe use and handling of equipmentAssure all equipment is functioning before use and remove any malfunctioning equipmentAnticipate the need for equipment and supplies based on surgeon preferenceHandle and document specimens per policyAssure emergency equipment and supplies are available at all timesKeep surgical suites clean, tidy, free of soiled equipment and supplies, and properly stockedParticipate in medical records QAPIDemonstrate a willingness to look at new ideas and work in a changing environmentUnderstand, verbalize and participate in the quality improvement processMaintain active professional relationships with physicians and patients by assessing needs and levels of satisfaction with facility servicesWhat You KnowRequiredActive RN licenseBLS and ALS certifiedTwo (2) years of experience as an operating room (OR) nurseDesiredIV SkillsWhat You Will ReceiveCompetitive wagesRobust benefit package including medical, dental, life and disability (short- and long-term) insuranceGenerous paid time off (PTO) programSeven (7) company paid holidays401(k) retirement plan with company matchUniform reimbursementAn organization focused on People, Passion, Purpose and ProgressInspirational cultureAbout Midwest Vision PartnersMidwest Vision Partners was founded in 2019 to build a premier eye care platform in partnership with Alpine Investors, a San Francisco-based private equity firm. Alpine is a strong supporter of MVP, given their PeopleFirst™ philosophy, unparalleled track record, significant financial resources, and a commitment to building a platform that includes physician leadership at the highest levels. Headquartered in Chicago, our mission is to provide world-class support to ophthalmologists and optometrists, enabling them to focus on improving patients' vision to help people live their best lives. Today, MVP's network consists of 16 practices, 125 physicians, and roughly 1500 employees providing medical and surgical eyecare services at over 60 locations throughout the Midwest. We strive to be the premier provider of eyecare in the Midwest through a culture of collaboration and excellence.