Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care
About the job
Requirements
Must be able to assess, prioritize, plan, and implement patient care effectively.
Must be able to respond to emergent situations.
Must maintain a positive, friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
Must maintain effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and other staff.
Must be able to work within a team and independently.
Must have good oral and written communication skills.
Must be organized and able to manage time effectively and cost-effectively.
Must arrive on time, maintain minimal absences, and observe assigned work schedules and hours.
Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
One year of previous nursing experience in at least one of the following settings is preferred: surgical, ambulatory surgical center (ASC), Pre/Post-Op, PACU, ICU, Medical Surgical, Telemetry, or Operating Room.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required in the state where the worksite is located.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to use printer, copier, telephone, and fax.
Ability to perform frequent walking, sitting, and standing; regular bending, stooping, and reaching; lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 pounds; use fine motor skills and hands for grasping, writing/typing, and technology; and meet visual and auditory acuity demands. Occasional driving or climbing may be necessary.
Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document nursing care in accordance with established federal, state, and accreditation standards and ambulatory surgery center policies and procedures.
Be accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others under the nurse’s direction.
Participate in direct patient care and maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment.
Supervise and direct patient care in an individual operating room.
Ensure proper techniques and practices are used in accordance with accepted standards of practice.
Comply with HIPAA regulations and remain knowledgeable about patient rights.
Perform duties ethically and legally within the scope of the license as defined by the state.
Supervise other personnel in the room and direct or assist them as necessary.
Immediately report unusual occurrences to charge personnel and document them appropriately in the patient record.
Demonstrate primary nursing accountability through coordination, communication, and continuity of patient care.
Assess, prioritize, plan, and implement patient care effectively.
Maintain accurate and legible medical records.
Participate in continuing education and in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and the Q.A.P.I. program.
Follow physician orders and directions from management.
Actively participate in developing a healthy work environment.
Assist in training new staff when needed.
Balance team and individual responsibilities and work appropriately with other departments.
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
One year of previous nursing experience in at least one of the following settings: surgical, ambulatory surgical center (ASC), Pre/Post-Op, PACU, ICU, Medical Surgical, Telemetry, or Operating Room.
Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Knowledge of Amkai Office and Amkai Charts Database software.
Company: Virginia Eye Consultants Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Department: OR Circulating Reports To: Charge Nurse Location: Norfolk, VA
Pay: $36-40 DOE
Perks:
Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
401k + Employer Matching
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Paid Maternity Leave
Optical Education Reimbursement
Competitive Base Pay
SUMMARY
Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards and ASC policies and procedures. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under his/her direction. Participates in direct patient care and maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ability to supervise and direct patient care in an individual Operating Room.
Ensures that proper techniques and practices are used in accordance to accepted standards of practice.
Complies with HIPAA regulations and is knowledgeable of patient rights.
Performs duties in an ethical and legal manner within the scope of their license as defined by the State.
Supervises other personnel in the room and directs or assists as necessary.
Immediately reports and unusual occurrences to charge personnel, documents appropriately in the patient record.
Demonstrates primary nursing accountability through coordination, communication and continuity of patient care.
Assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care in an effective manner.
Maintains medical records in an accurate and legible manner.
Participates in continuing education/in-service training as needed, staff meetings, and Q.A.P.I. program.
Follows Physician orders and directions from management.
Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment.
Assists in training new staff when needed.
Balances team and individual responsibilities.
Recognizes each department’s significance and works appropriately with other departments.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to assess, prioritize, plan and implement patient care in an effective manner.
Ability to respond to emergent situations.
Demonstrates a positive, friendly, courteous and professional manner.
Maintains effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and other staff.
Able to work within a team.
Good communication skills: oral and written.
Has the ability to be organized, manage time effectively and in a cost effective manner.
Ability to work independently and within a group.
Attendance: Arrives to work area on time and has minimal absences. Observes assigned work schedules and hours.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required
Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
One year of previous nursing experience in at least one of the following settings is preferred: surgical, ambulatory surgical center (ASC), Pre/Post-Op, PACU, ICU, Medical Surgical, Telemetry or Operating Room
LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS
Current Registered Nurse (RN) License required in the state where the worksite is located
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY
Should have knowledge of Amkai Office and Amkai Charts Database software
Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Printer, copier, telephone and fax
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—is required 100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.
If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.
EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.