Outpatient Surgery RN - Prepost
About The Position
The Outpatient Surgery Center Registered Nurse is responsible for managing care to the patient and family, and for directing and supervising the other members of the patient care team. He/she is responsible for assessing, prescribing, implementing, coordinating, delegating, and evaluating nursing care of patients. The Outpatient Surgery Center Registered Nurse prioritizes patient care needs and provides leadership and development of the patient care team. Individuals within this position must be able to function fully within performance expectations defined for nurses in a surgical setting. The Eye and Ear Institute at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center provides specialized outpatient surgical care in ophthalmology, ENT, plastics, and other same‑day procedures. RNs in the OR and Pre‑Op/PACU support the full perioperative experience, including pre‑surgical assessments, intraoperative circulating/scrub roles, and post‑anesthesia recovery. RNs in this unit work in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment focused on safety, efficiency, and exceptional patient experience.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing
- Current Ohio licensure or interim permit
Nice To Haves
- Previous surgical center experience preferred
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a Major in nursing
Responsibilities
- Managing care to the patient and family
- Directing and supervising other members of the patient care team
- Assessing, prescribing, implementing, coordinating, delegating, and evaluating nursing care of patients
- Prioritizing patient care needs
- Providing leadership and development of the patient care team
- Functioning fully within performance expectations defined for nurses in a surgical setting
- Supporting the full perioperative experience, including pre-surgical assessments, intraoperative circulating/scrub roles, and post-anesthesia recovery
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost
- Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays
- State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
