Registered Nurse – Ambulatory Surgery Center

Description Northwest Eye Surgeons is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide specialized nursing care to patients in our Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). This role is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality patient care in accordance with physician orders, recognized nursing standards, applicable state regulations, and facility policies and procedures. The ideal candidate demonstrates sound clinical judgment, initiative, teamwork, and a commitment to patient safety and exceptional care. Responsibilities Conduct preoperative and postoperative patient calls. Admit, assess, monitor, and discharge patients. Obtain and document patient medical histories, symptoms, and conditions. Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physicians. Provide intraoperative circulating services. Administer and monitor conscious sedation when appropriately trained and authorized (*). Serve as the designated Infection Control Specialist when assigned (**). Develop patient care plans in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Perform diagnostic tests and communicate patient care needs to the healthcare team. Maintain accurate medical records in accordance with applicable regulations and facility procedures. Educate patients and their families regarding treatments and postoperative care. Maintain knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, and proper operating room setup. Follow established standards for aseptic technique, instrument processing, and sterilization. Stay current with nursing practices and developments relevant to operating room care. Complete required continuing education and competency assessments. Follow all compliance requirements, including HIPAA, OSHA, WISHA, and patient confidentiality standards. Adhere to all Northwest Eye Surgeons policies and procedures. Provide appropriate direction and oversight to medical assistants and surgical technicians. Perform other duties as assigned. Additional Responsibilities (*) Nursing Sedation – IV Medication Administration and Monitoring When assigned and appropriately qualified: Completion of a conscious sedation certification course or equivalent training is recommended. Complete initial and annual nursing sedation competency assessments. Follow facility policies and procedures governing anesthesia services and nursing sedation. Administer conscious sedation medications as ordered and within the authorized scope of practice. Monitor and document patient vital signs during procedures. (**) Infection Control Specialist When designated: Maintain infection prevention and control programs in accordance with established protocols. Identify and assess infection risks using appropriate assessment tools. Conduct root cause analyses related to infections and unforeseen events. Coordinate infection control education and training for designated staff. Evaluate and report infection prevention and control outcomes. Participate in developing the annual infection control plan. Report deficiencies to the Infection Preventionist and through applicable QAPI and Governing Board processes. Maintain required continuing education. Clinical Skills and Competencies Competencies may include, but are not limited to: Clinical documentation, hand hygiene, INR testing, patient discharge, wheelchair transfers, and patient positioning. Medication administration, including oral, IV, IM, SQ, and ophthalmic medications. Injection safety, blood glucose monitoring, controlled substance counts, and medication labeling. IV insertion and removal, surgical time-out, aseptic technique, sterile field maintenance, and environmental cleaning. Laser safety, equipment operation, surgical site preparation, and YAG laser procedures, including YAG PI. Nursing sedation and related patient monitoring protocols. Requirements Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities Current ACLS and AED certifications required. Knowledge of sterile techniques and ophthalmic procedures. Understanding of proper handling of surgical instruments, specimens, cultures, and smears. Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace. Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment. Preferred Qualifications At least one year of operating room or ambulatory surgery center experience. Experience with conscious sedation. Education and Experience Graduate of an accredited college or school of nursing. Current Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the applicable State Board of Nursing. Benefits Competitive hourly pay: $42–$46, depending on experience. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Comprehensive ancillary benefits. 401(k) plan with employer contribution. Company-paid life insurance. Generous PTO and paid holidays EEO Statement