Job Description

Are you a registered nurse that has a passion for patient care? Do you have a desire to work in the healthcare field, but still have work/life balance - with NO NIGHTS, NO weekends, and NO holidays? Cataract & Laser Institute is looking for difference makers to join our growing Ambulatory Surgery Center Team!

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Paid holidays and PTO - Pro-rated based on schedule
• Vision and 401k for all employees

The Registered Nurse position is responsible for treatment and care of our surgical patients. They record patient symptoms, administer medications, and assist with patient rehabilitation. The registered nurse educates patients and family members about medical conditions and provides emotional support. RNs work within the context of the surgical team to provide care to individuals before, during and after a surgical procedure.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct patient care to individuals in the pre-surgical, operative and recovery periods; collaborates with medical staff and other departments daily to promote coordination of patient care.
• Assure quality of care by adhering to compliance standards; following ASC philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
• Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel.
• Protect patients and staff by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• ASN or BSN degree is required.
• Registered Nurse with current license to practice as a professional nurse in the State within their practice location.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support is required.
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support is required and must be obtained within one year of employment.
• Minimum of one year related work experience in operating room is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT (per ADA guidelines):

• Physical Activity: Standing for sustained periods of time, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting, Talking, Hearing.
• Physical requirements: Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Anesthesia gases/agents
  • Blood and Bloodborne pathogens
  • Communicable diseases
  • Hazardous waste
  • Moving parts of equipment
  • Sharp objects
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform each activity.
• The worker may be exposed to the following hazards: