Registered Nurse - Surgical Ophthalmology

Join Our Surgical Team as a Dedicated Pre/Post-Op Registered Nurse (RN)!

Our established multi-specialty Ophthalmology group is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) to provide exceptional pre and post-operative care. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring patient safety and comfort, utilizing your expertise to monitor and respond to their needs throughout the surgical process.

Your Impact:

- Comprehensive Pre-Op Care: Admit patients, conduct thorough assessments, and prepare them for surgery.

- Post-Operative Monitoring & Care: Receive patients from surgery, evaluate the needs, and provide attentive post-operative care.

- Accurate Patient Assessment & Documentation: Monitor and document patient status, ensuring clear and concise records.

- Treatment Administration & Order Fulfillment: Carry out prescribed treatments and physician orders with precision.

- Patient Education & Follow-Up: Provide clear post-operative instructions and conduct follow-up phone calls.

- OR Log Maintenance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date operating room logs.

- Sterile Environment Maintenance: monitor the sterile field.

- Surgical Team Support: Assist anesthesia, scrub, and medical personnel to ensure smooth operations (cataract, cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastic, retina).

- Equipment & Supply Management: Prepare and check OR equipment, supplies, and medications.
Schedule: Per diem

- No Fridays, No nights, No weekends

- Full time

- 6:30am start time / days ends by 3:30pm
What You'll Bring/Requirements:

- 4-year degree from an accredited school of nursing.

- 2 years of RN work experience.

- Current RN license in the state of Connecticut.

- Understanding of operative procedures and post-operative care
Bonus Points:

- Previous experience in a surgical center.

- Comprehensive knowledge of pre-operative nursing care in an ambulatory surgery setting.

Refocus is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity.