Overview

Inland Eye Specialists is searching for an experienced, energetic, Operating Room RN for our offices in Murrieta, Ca. Position is required to travel between our Murrieta and Hemet ASC facilities (22 miles apart) - No late nights, No Sunday hours, no major holidays, a robust benefits package and a team oriented working environment where you are seen, heard and respected as well as clear career ladder opportunities

This is your opportunity to join one of the areas most recognized leaders in ophthalmology and optometry. Since 1982 Inland Eye Specialists has been providing quality eye care services for the whole family. Our medically trained staff includes board certified surgeons, optometrists, and licensed optical specialists. Our experienced practitioners utilize a wide variety of the safest, most advanced techniques to protect, restore, and enhance your vision. We are professionals committed to providing the most comprehensive eye care available in a respectful and compassionate atmosphere. We are committed to customer service, and making every interaction extraordinary while inspiring the complete confidence of our patients. Our employees contribute directly to the growth and success of our practices, and take pride in being a member of our team. We strongly believe that the manner in which our patients and customers are treated by our employees is as important as the services provided by the doctor.

All of us at Inland Eye Specialists are committed to inclusion and belonging. We believe today more than ever that creating an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and make it easy for others to do the same will benefit us all. It isn’t speaking the words, but starts with a culture of caring, listening and service. We would thoroughly enjoy meeting with you and discussing our employment opportunities. For more information, please visit our webpage at www.inlandeyespecialists.com

Since 1982 Inland Eye Specialists has been providing quality eye care services for the whole family. Our medically trained staff includes board certified surgeons, optometrists, and licensed optical specialists. Our experienced practitioners utilize a wide variety of the safest, most advanced techniques to protect, restore, and enhance your vision. We are professionals committed to providing the most comprehensive eyecare available in a respectful and compassionate atmosphere.

The RN Operating Room Circulator is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge in the preoperative setting. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the achievement of patient outcomes through the implementation of critical pathways and in accordance with the mission of the surgery center. 

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of electronic medical records
• Recognition of the need for narrative recording of unusual perioperative events, such as cancellation of procedure by anesthesia provider or medical emergencies
• Ability to provide accurate preoperative instructions to patients 
• Ability to provide customized discharge education and follow-up phone call to patients
• Ability to utilize general nursing foundation to formulate a patient specific plan related to pre-existing conditions, act as the patient’s advocate, and relay information (report) to others during patient “hand off”
• Ability to apply Perioperative & Ophthalmic Nursing Principles to the care of the patient, especially as they relate to perioperative policies/instructions; and postoperative care of vision impaired, sedated patients who have received ophthalmic anesthetic blocks
• Administer medications safely, adhering to Safe Injection Practices and their implications. Awareness of the impact of patient allergies on eye drop orders. Adherence to Controlled Substance Policies & Procedures 
• Participate in Medication Outdate Checks
• Participate in Supply Inventory Maintenance
• Adherence to Infection Control Policies & Procedures
• Familiarity with Medical Emergency Preparedness Policies & Procedures
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel between Murrieta ASC and Hemet ASC (22miles apart)
• Current RN licensure in the State of California
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• PALS certification desired

• Operating Room experience preferred but will train if a good fit.

• Preferred accomplishments include experience in out-patient surgery
• Ability to interface well with supervisors, other staff, administrator, doctors and especially patients
• Maintain excellent physical and mental heath in order to meet the demands of the position
• Knowledge and clinical skills to perform the job duties of an operating room nurse
• Knowledge of anesthetic agents and complications, and ability to handle emergencies is required
• Must have an aptitude for understanding, use of, and troubleshooting equipment
• Ability to make quick assessments of patients and be able to handle emergency situations appropriately
• Possess excellent time management skills

In Turn We Will Provide:

• Benefits to full time team members that include comprehensive medical, dental and optical coverage, 401K and short and long term disability.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Paid parking where applicable.
• Team oriented working environment where you are heard and respected.
• Clear career ladder opportunities.
• Offered pay range $43.00/Hr-48.00/Hr. 

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