Per-Diem ASC Nurse

Overview

The ASC Nurse Peri and Intra Operative (OR Circulator) Registered Nurse reports to the ASC Nurse Manager. Located in Portland, Maine, Eyecare Medical Group offers a supportive, people-first culture with opportunities for clinical excellence and work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA.
• Perform patient assessment pre-operatively including Vital Signs.
• Administer eye medications aseptically and as ordered.
• Certify personnel within the operating suite verifying that the surgeon, anesthesia provider, and other team members are present.
• Check chart prior to procedure to verify proper documentation and address abnormal diagnostic studies.
• Open sterile instrument packs, drapes, solutions, and supplies while maintaining aseptic technique.
• Properly connect sterile devices and equipment from sterile field to non-sterile sources.
• Help prepare the Operating suites and readies equipment for procedures, including housekeeping needs, instruments, and equipment when needed.
• Properly care for tissue specimens, including packaging.
• Apply sterile dressings utilizing aeseptic technique at the end of procedure.
• Prepare specimens to be sent to the lab (enter in logbook, verify proper packaging).
• Assist the anesthetist.
• Accompany the patient and anesthetist to the Post op and give appropriate report to the receiving nurse.
• Assist staff in the cleaning and preparation of the operating room for subsequent procedures.
• Monitor patients' vital signs, levels of consciousness, and reactions to anesthesia and medications post operatively.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of RN program, BSN preferred.
• Active unencumbered Maine license.
• Previous Ambulatory Surgery or Operating Room Pre and Post Op experience preferred.
• BLS required.
• ACLS preferred.
• Experience working in an ambulatory surgery setting (preferred).
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with members of the EMG practice.
• Exercise judgment, initiative, and possess problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent command of the English language, both spoken and in writing.
• Ability to complete work in a timely manner, accurately, and thoroughly.
• Commitment to the highest standard of professional conduct.