Registered Nurse, Pre-Op/Post-Op/Operating Room - Part-time - NO Weekends or Late Nights!

About the role

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum.

Location and schedule

Largo, FL. Travel to our other office in St. Petersburg will be required as needed. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

• Part-time; typically 1–3 days per week, usually Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, plus possibly other days as needed
• Office hours: Monday–Friday 7:00 am–5:00 pm; may need to work slightly earlier or later as needed

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards and ASC policies and procedures
• Accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others under direction
• Participates in direct patient care and maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment
• Supervises and directs patient care in an individual Operating Room; ensures proper techniques and practices are used in accordance with accepted standards
• Complies with HIPAA regulations and is knowledgeable of patient rights
• Performs duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of license as defined by the State
• Supervises other personnel in the room and directs or assists as necessary; immediately reports unusual occurrences to charge personnel and documents appropriately
• Demonstrates primary nursing accountability through coordination, communication and continuity of patient care
• Assesses, prioritizes, plans and implements patient care effectively; maintains accurate and legible medical records
• Participates in continuing education/in-service training, staff meetings, and QA/QI programs
• Follows physician orders and directions from management; assists in training new staff when needed
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; recognizes each department’s significance and works appropriately with other departments

Circulator role

• Performs scrub duties as necessary
• Maintains count on sponges, needles and instruments to ensure no loss of items according to policy
• Performs all circulating duties with efficiency; supervises and assists scrub nurse as needed
• Positions patient, prepares operative area, and adjusts table to proper position according to standard policies
• Ensures all supplies and equipment are in the room and provides to the team as needed; opens sterile packs and supplies according to aseptic technique
• Assists surgeons, anesthesiologists and other personnel as needed; observes patient for changes in condition
• Reviews surgeon’s preference cards for desired medications and verifies same with surgeon; ensures all medications are administered and charted according to established policies and procedures
• Identifies and records patient’s response to medication when necessary; cares for specimens and cultures as directed
• Accompanies patient to PACU and gives report to post-op nurse
• Assists in control and maintenance of supplies and equipment; records use of equipment as directed
• Checks rooms, materials and equipment for proper care and handling; ensures clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety and aseptic techniques
• Assists in control of traffic and personnel to ensure proper infection control and asepsis

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required in the state where the worksite is located
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
• At least 6 months of OR experience (scrubbing and/or circulating) required
• Favorable result on background check

Qualifications

• Ability to assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care effectively
• Ability to respond to emergent situations
• Demonstrates a positive, friendly, courteous and professional manner; maintains effective communication with patients, families, physicians and other staff
• Ability to work within a team; good oral and written communication skills
• Organized; manages time effectively and in a cost-effective manner
• Ability to work independently and within a group
• Reliable attendance; arrives to work area on time with minimal absences; observes assigned schedules and hours

Education and experience

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
• At least 6 months of OR experience (scrubbing and/or circulating) required

Licenses and credentials

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required in the state where the worksite is located
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred

Systems and technology

• Knowledge of Amkai Office and Amkai Charts database software
• Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Printer, copier, telephone and fax

Physical requirements

• Frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%) and standing (50%)
• Regular bending, stooping and reaching (25–50%)
• Ability to lift, carry, push and pull items up to 25 lbs
• Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands; constant grasping, writing/typing and use of technology
• Visual and auditory acuity including color, depth, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus required 100% of the time
• Occasional driving or climbing may be necessary