The PRE/OR/PACU Registered Nurse is a key member of the surgical team. Strong detail orientation and multi-tasking skills are essential in our fast-paced, high-volume environment, as a Perioperative, Ophthalmologic Registered Nurse. This ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while providing safe and efficient care for all patients during the PRE/OR/PACU phases is imperative. The qualified candidate will be successful in performing the following responsibilities:

• Greets and admits patients to the Pre/Post area
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in an efficient manner using the nursing process while taking individual patient needs into consideration
• Obtains patient history through interviews and evaluations, noting data in chart and sharing pertinent information with surgeon
• Starts IV's, gives PO and Intravenous and prepares medications per surgeon orders
• Administers medications per physician order prior to laser procedures
• Prepares for and manages immediate post-operative care, communicates patients needs, and provides patient and family discharge teaching
• Ensuring that surgical asepsis is adhered to during the surgical procedure
• Completing all intra-operative nursing care
• Evaluates, observes, and treats patients under conscious sedation, local, and general anesthesia

The ideal candidate must be a team player, enthusiastic, and flexible to meet case volume needs. Day Shift with variable hours depending on case volume. No weekends/overnights/call.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate from an Accredited Nursing Program. BSN preferred

Associate Degree (ADN) prepared nurses preferably

Required Licensure/Certification Skills:

Current and valid New Hampshire Nursing License

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support or willingness to obtain with 90 days of hire

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.00 - $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Ophthalmology
• Perioperative Care
• Surgery

Physical setting:

• Ambulatory surgery center
• Operating room
• Outpatient
• PACU

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• 4x10
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Concord, NH 03301: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person