What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Services RN - PRN position at The Eye Center?
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Are you a Registered Nurse with a passion for patient care? Do you enjoy making a difference while maintaining an exceptional work/life balance with no nights, weekends, or holidays?
If you're looking to join a collaborative, patient-focused team in a fast-paced surgical environment, we'd love to meet you! We're seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our growing Ambulatory Surgery Center.
What We Offer
- 6.5 paid holidays each year
- PTO after the first 60 days of employment
- Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Company-paid certification program with opportunities for career growth and wage advancement
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse provides exceptional nursing care to patients throughout the surgical experience, including the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases of care. This role is responsible for assessing patient needs, administering medications and treatments, educating patients and families, and collaborating with physicians and the surgical team to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes.
Our RNs play a vital role in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to patients in the pre-operative, operative, and recovery phases of surgery.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
- Assess patient conditions, administer medications and treatments, and monitor patient responses throughout the surgical process.
- Educate patients and family members regarding procedures, medications, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions.
- Foster a compassionate environment by providing emotional support to patients and their families.
- Maintain a safe and clean clinical environment by following established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Adhere to infection prevention protocols, medication administration guidelines, controlled substance regulations, and patient safety practices.
- Protect patient privacy by maintaining strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, state nursing standards, accreditation requirements, and applicable regulatory agencies.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within one (1) year of employment
Preferred
- One (1) year or more of nursing experience in a surgical or operating room environment
Physical Demands & Work Environment (ADA Guidelines)
Physical Activities
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking, bending, stooping, grasping, lifting, talking, and hearing
- Close visual acuity required for patient assessments and clinical procedures
Physical Requirements
- Medium work requiring:
- Up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
- Up to 30 pounds of force frequently
- Up to 10 pounds of force constantly
Potential Workplace Exposures
- Anesthesia gases and agents
- Blood and bloodborne pathogens
- Communicable diseases
- Hazardous waste
- Moving mechanical equipment
- Sharp instruments
If you're passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and want to work alongside a supportive, highly skilled surgical team, we encourage you to apply today! Join us and make a difference—one patient at a time.