Registered Nurse

About the role

The Peri-Operative Registered Nurse provides safe, high-quality nursing care across the surgical continuum in an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), including pre-operative, intra-operative circulating, and post-anesthesia (PACU) phases, in accordance with AORN, ASPAN, and applicable regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive pre-operative patient assessments, verifies consents, H&P, orders, and completes time-out procedures per policy.
• Functions as the circulating nurse during surgical procedures, coordinating room activities and anticipating surgeon and anesthesia needs.
• Prepares and administers medications safely and accurately in accordance with established standards and physician orders.
• Collaborates with anesthesia during induction and emergencies; responds appropriately to changes in patient condition or emergencies.
• Provides PACU care including airway management, monitoring vital signs, pain control, and recovery from anesthesia.
• Ensures accurate, complete documentation throughout all phases of care.
• Communicates effective hand-off reports during transitions between pre-op, OR, and PACU.
• Utilizes appropriate body mechanics and follows safety protocols to promote patient and staff safety.
• Performs nursing duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an operating room setting; preferably in ophthalmology.
• Active RN license as required by state of employment or appropriate compact licensure.
• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Valid BCLS, ACLS & PALS Certifications required upon employment (Must be through American Heart Association, online certification not acceptable).

This position is for a new Ambulatory Surgical Center in Frederick, MD. Upon hire, training will begin in Hagerstown, MD.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Excellent comprehensive benefits.
• 401(K).
• Significant eye care discounts.
• Continuing education allowances.
• Career growth and development.
• PTO and holidays off.