Registered Nurse - ASC Per Diem

Sight Partners Physicians•Spokane Valley, WA

2d•$40 - $45

About The Position

Empire Eye Physicians is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse to join its ambulatory surgery center (ASC) team. The practice provides ophthalmic medical and surgical services and emphasizes teamwork, diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect for colleagues. The Registered Nurse works cooperatively with physicians and staff and demonstrates initiative, insight, and sound judgment in decision-making. Responsibilities include coordinating perioperative patient care, supporting operating-room procedures, maintaining knowledge of surgical instruments and aseptic practices, educating patients and families, and following applicable compliance policies and procedures. The nurse may provide conscious sedation and may serve as the designated Infection Control Specialist.

Requirements

Graduate of a college or university and/or an accredited school of nursing.
Hold a current State Board of Nursing license to practice as a registered nurse.
Current ACLS/AED certification is mandatory.
Knowledge of sterile technique as it applies to operating rooms and surgical procedures.
Knowledge of ophthalmic procedures sufficient to anticipate the surgeon’s needs and position patients safely.
Knowledge of proper handling of instruments, tissue specimens, cultures, and smears before, during, and after use.
Ability to anticipate the operating team’s needs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Initiative and ability to work independently or lead and work as part of a larger team in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Current or previous conscious sedation experience is preferred.
One year of operating-room and ASC experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Make preoperative and postoperative patient calls.
Admit and discharge patients.
Record and analyze patients’ medical histories, symptoms, and conditions.
Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
Provide intraoperative circulation.
May provide conscious sedation.
May function as the designated Infection Control Specialist.
Create patient care plans with other healthcare professionals.
Discuss treatment plans with physicians and pharmacists.
Teach patients and their families about treatment.
Maintain knowledge of instruments used for each operation and proper operating-room setup.
Maintain current knowledge of asepsis, instrument processing, and sterilization.
Research nursing literature and developments, particularly those related to operating-room nursing.
Complete required continuing education.
Follow compliance policies and procedures, including HIPAA, OSHA, WISHA, patient confidentiality, and insurance requirements.
Work under the policies, regulations, and procedures of Northwest Eye Surgeons.
Oversee the actions of medical assistants and surgical technicians.