Registered Nurse - ASC Per Diem

Sight Partners•Fairbanks, AK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

If you are an RN looking for flexible per diem work in a highly specialized ophthalmic surgical practice, we would love to hear from you. Mountain View Eye Center is a progressive ophthalmic medical and surgical practice recognized for delivering exceptional patient care through advanced technology, clinical expertise, and innovative surgical services. We are seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse to support our surgical team with patient sedation and perioperative care. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced RN who enjoys working in a specialized surgical environment and takes pride in providing safe, compassionate, attentive care throughout the surgical experience. You will work alongside an experienced clinical team in a fast-paced setting where your expertise and patient-focused approach make a meaningful difference. As a nationally recognized organization, we are committed to maintaining a culture where clinical excellence, teamwork, and respect are at the center of what we do. We believe our success is driven by the people on our team, and we are committed to creating an environment where every colleague is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.

Requirements

Current or previous conscious sedation experience preferred
Knowledge of sterile technique as it applies to the operating room and surgical procedures
Knowledge of ophthalmic procedures to be able to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and the safe positioning of patients for those procedures
The proper method of handling instruments, tissue specimens, cultures, and smears before, during, and after use
Ability to anticipate the needs of the operating team before such needs arise
Demonstrate excellence in communication skills, demonstrated by the ability to convey ideas and information verbally and in writing
Exhibit initiative and the ability to work independently or lead and perform as part of a larger team in a fast-paced environment
Graduate of a college or university and/or an accredited school of nursing
Holds a current license from the State Board of Nursing to practice as a registered nurse
Current ACLS/AED certification is mandatory

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of operating room and ASC experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide ACLS and BLS training; licensure and uniforms are provided.
Preoperative and postoperative patient calls
Patient Admission and Discharge
Record and analyze patient medical histories, symptoms, and conditions
Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician
Intraoperative Circulation
Provide conscious sedation ()
May function as designated Infection Control Specialist ()
Create patient care plans with the help of other healthcare professionals
Discuss treatment plans with physicians and pharmacists
Teach patients and their families about the treatment
Maintain knowledge of various instruments used for each type of operation and the proper setup of the operating room
Maintain current knowledge of the fundamentals of asepsis, instrument processing, and sterilization
Research literature and new developments in the nursing field, with emphasis on developments relating to operating room nursing
Complete the required continuing education
Follow all compliance policies and procedures, including HIPAA, OSHA, WISHA, patient confidentiality, and insurance requirements
Function under the direction of all policies, regulations, and procedures of Northwest Eye Surgeons
Oversee the actions of medical assistants and surgical technicians ()
Nurse Sedation: IV Medication Administration & Monitoring
Recommend completion of conscious sedation certification course, equivalent training, or experience
Must complete initial Nursing Sedation competency; Repeat at least annually
Must follow and maintain a functional knowledge of the facility's Policy and Procedures for Anesthesia Services and Nursing Sedation
Administer medications for conscious sedation as ordered by the physician
Monitor patient vital signs in the operating room ()
Infection Control Specialist
Maintain infection control program utilizing established protocols
Identify infection risk and areas of concern for transmission of infection using infection control risk assessment tools
Perform root cause analysis of unforeseen events and postoperative infections
Oversee ongoing infection control training for employees in the designated area
Review, assess, and report outcomes of infection prevention and infection control activities, training, and audits
Assist with the annual development of the infection control plan
Report to the Infection Preventionist and to the QAPI/Governing Board any deficiencies in the infection control program that may signify areas for improvement
Maintain required continuing education