Registered Nurse - ASC

Sight Partners•Seattle, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Eyes is a nationally recognized, progressive ophthalmic medical and surgical practice with vast clinical experience in a wide variety of eye surgical services, advanced technology, and proven results. We are searching for a Registered Nurse to add to our Northgate ASC team. Our Company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and believes that success requires an environment where colleagues are respected and valued. ACLS and BLS training and uniforms are provided. The role involves working cooperatively with physicians and staff, exhibiting teamwork characteristics, and demonstrating initiative, insight, and judgment in all decision-making processes.

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 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

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
May 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 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 of 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