Registered Nurse
Annapolis, MD - USA
Job Summary
At Vision Innovation Partners we exist to protect and restore vision. Because Vision is our Mission everyone at VIP focuses on providing great patient outcomes and experiences. A career at VIP provides opportunities for growth and development and a culture centered on our Shared Values PATIENTS.
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The RN should possess clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas and be an advocate for patients with strong communication skills and critical thinking.
What You Will Do:
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.
Key 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
What You Will Bring:
- 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).
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation package
- Excellent comprehensive benefits
- 401(K)
- Significant eye care discounts
- Continuing education allowances
- Career growth and development
- PTO and holidays off
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Vision Innovation Partners supports the mid-Atlantic’s premier ophthalmology practices and surgery centers through good people, expert leadership, the sharing of best practices and the backing of a leading middle-market private equity firm.