Registered Nurse, OR Circulator - Full-Time

About this 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. For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com.

Company: Eye Surgery Center of East Texas
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
Department: Operating Room (OR)
Location: Tyler, TX

Perks:

• Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance

• 401k + Employer Matching

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

• Paid Maternity Leave

• Competitive Base Pay

• Employee Discounts

Hours:

• Full Time

• Our office is open Monday-Friday 5am-5pm and Saturday 8am-12pm

• You will typically come in at 5am and be done early-to-mid afternoon, but it depends on the surgery schedule for that day

• You may need to work a little earlier/later as needed

SUMMARY

Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards and ASC policies and procedures. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under his/her direction. Participates in direct patient care and maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to supervise and direct patient care in an individual Operating Room.

• Ensures that proper techniques and practices are used in accordance to accepted standards of practice.

• Complies with HIPAA regulations and is knowledgeable of patient rights.

• Performs duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their license as defined by the State.

• Supervises other personnel in the room and directs or assists as necessary.

• Immediately reports and unusual occurrences to charge personnel, documents appropriately in the patient record.

• Demonstrates primary nursing accountability through coordination, communication and continuity of patient care.

• Assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care in an effective manner.

• Maintains medical records in an accurate and legible manner.

• Participates in continuing education/in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and Q.A.P.I. program.

• Follows Physician orders and directions from management.

• Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment.

• 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…