Registered Nurse - ASC Per Diem

About the role

Northwest Eyes is a progressive ophthalmic medical and surgical practice seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse to join its ASC team. The practice is nationally recognized for its clinical experience in a wide variety of eye surgical services, advanced technology, and proven results. The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where colleagues are respected and valued.

Responsibilities

• Preoperative and postoperative patient calls
• Patient admission and discharge
• Record and analyze patient medical histories, symptoms, and conditions
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician
• Intraoperative circulation
• May provide conscious sedation*
• May function as designated Infection Control Specialist**
• Create patient care plans with the help of other healthcare professionals
• Discuss treatment plans with physicians and pharmacists
• Teach patients and their families about the treatment
• Maintain knowledge of various instruments used for each type of operation and the proper setup of the operating room
• Maintain current knowledge of the fundamentals of asepsis, instrument processing, and sterilization
• Research literature and new developments in the nursing field, especially related to operating‑room nursing
• Complete required continuing education
• Follow all compliance policies and procedures, including HIPAA, OSHA, WISHA, patient confidentiality, and insurance requirements
• Function under the direction of all policies, regulations, and procedures of Northwest Eye Surgeons
• Oversee the actions of medical assistants and surgical technicians
• Nurse sedation: IV medication administration & monitoring
• Recommend completion of a conscious sedation certification course, equivalent training, or experience
• Complete initial nursing sedation competency and repeat at least annually
• Maintain functional knowledge of the facility’s policy and procedures for anesthesia services and nursing sedation
• Administer medications for conscious sedation as ordered by the physician
• Monitor patient vital signs in the operating room**
• Maintain infection control program utilizing established protocols
• Identify infection risk and areas of concern using infection control risk‑assessment tools
• Perform root‑cause analysis of unforeseen events and postoperative infections
• Oversee ongoing infection control training for employees in the designated area
• Review, assess, and report outcomes of infection‑prevention activities, training, and audits
• Assist with the annual development of the infection control plan
• Report deficiencies in the infection control program to the Infection Preventionist and the QAPI/Governing Board

Requirements

• Current or previous conscious sedation experience preferred
• Knowledge of sterile technique as it applies to the operating room and surgical procedures
• Knowledge of ophthalmic procedures to anticipate surgeon needs and ensure safe patient positioning
• Proper handling of instruments, tissue specimens, cultures, and smears before, during, and after use
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the operating team before they arise
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Initiative and ability to work independently or lead as part of a fast‑paced team

Education and Experience

• Graduate of a college or university and/or accredited school of nursing
• Current license from the State Board of Nursing to practice as a registered nurse
• Current ACLS/AED certification (mandatory)
• One (1) year of operating‑room and ASC experience preferred

Benefits

• Provide ACLS and BLS training
• Pay for licensure
• Uniforms provided
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust ancillary benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Generous PTO/holiday

Pay

Competitive salary: $42 – $46

Schedule

Part‑time