Registered Nurse

Vision Innovation Partners•York, PA

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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 Certifications required upon employment (Must be through American Heart Association, online certification not acceptable).

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