Job Description

With multiple locations across Florida, Quigley Eye Specialists is a premier surgical and eye care clinic. Our mission is to continue to be technology leaders in eye care and one of the nation’s leading multi-specialty ophthalmology practices, Quigley Eye Specialists creates patients for life by providing the highest level of quality eye care and service to the community. We accomplish this through our caring staff, our skilled medical team, and by using the most advanced technology to ensure every patient’s best possible vision.

Therefore, to deliver on our mission, Quigley Eye Specialist expects every employee to perform his or her job first and foremost in accordance with the Company’s mission.

▪ Teamwork
▪ Highest level of Individual Productivity
▪ Technical Excellence
▪ Treating patients as valued guests

All staff RN’s for the facility will be cross-trained in all areas of the operating room. These areas are: Pre-OP,
PACU, and the Operating Room (RN Circulator). Cross training will ensure that any RN in the facility will be familiar with each area of the operating room and be ready to work in a specific area as needed.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

PROCEDURE: PRE-OP

• Check all charts (doctor’s orders) for the surgery day.
• Check surgery schedule for surgery add-ons or cancellations.
• Check all equipment including autoclave, glucometer, 02 tanks, and suction.
• Check Crash-Cart: all medications in appropriate place and stocked. Defibrillator and monitor tested and noted in log.
• Count narcotics and document.
• Greet patients.
• Check patient’s name, wrist band and chart.
• Orientate/familiarize the patient with the surroundings.
• Recheck charts to ensure all operative consents are signed and witnessed.
• Take vitals.
• Give detailed explanation of pre-op, surgical and immediate post-op care to alleviate patient/family apprehensions.

Quigley Eye Specialists

• Give any pre-op medication as ordered.

RN CIRCULATOR

• Assist with preparation of operating room.
• Assist with surgical procedures, including all equipment in the operating room (ie: ORA, smoke evacuator, etc.).
• Monitor patient during surgery.
• Ensure safety measures are carried out by entire OR Team (ie: time outs, infection control).
• Document all pertinent information in patient EMR, reporting all information to all team members, including the Surgeon and Anesthetist.

POST-OP

• Receive patient and reports from circulating nurse.
• Assess patient’s airway; take vitals and record all information. Observe for any signs of post- op/anesthetic adverse reactions.
• Administer post-op medications if ordered.
• Assess patient’s condition; notify surgeon or nurse if patient’s condition changes. If complications occur nurse will take appropriate actions as ordered by surgeon or nurse anesthetist.
• Record all care/assessment of patient on PACU sheet.
• Provide supportive reassurance as patient as they awaken throughout day.
• Follow post-op orders requested from each surgeon.
• Provide detailed post-op instructions to patient and family regarding care at home.

Infection Control:

• Wears appropriate attire according to facility policy
• Follows universal precautions (i.e. handwashing)
• Uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to policy and need
• Practices recognized principles of cleanliness and sanitation
• Correctly disposes of sharps
• Correctly handles hazardous and contaminated materials

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• All charting and nurse’s observations should be recorded during day, as soon as they occur.
• Make post-op phone calls as needed or directed.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a current/active RN license and be registered in the State of Florida.
• Must have a least 1-year RN experience.
• Must have current BLS/CPR card.2
• Must be able to comply with the CMS-COVID Vaccine Mandate.
• Must be able to demonstrate proper skills in inserting and discontinuing IV catheters.
• Demonstrated skill in critical thing and in written communication.
• Must be able to apply basic math and algebra to calculate dosages and amounts of medications.

Quigley Eye Specialists

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to assist patients on/off stretchers and wheelchairs.
• Transport patients to and from operating room.
• The use of kindness, empathy and patience when working with colleagues and patients.
• Attention to detail; ensuring accuracy in work.
• Ability to multi-task and ensure deadlines are met consistently.
• Ability to work as a team member, collaboratively and positively.

ATTENDANCE STANDARDS

• Punctuality, attendance, scheduling of absences.

FLEXIBILITY

• Adjustment to change, resetting of priorities, time management skills, resourcefulness, initiative.

ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows code of conduct aligned with the mission, vision, and values of Quigley Eye Specialists.
• Follows code of conduct /ethics of their profession.

Quigley Eye Specialists and affiliates are committed to diversity and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.