RN, Casey Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology; Resource

Department Overview

Intra operative care is provided to all ophthalmology surgical patients admitted to CEI OR.

This includes neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients requiring

ophthalmic care encompassing routine to complex diagnoses. Patient care is provided for both in and out patients on a scheduled as well as emergent basis. 98% of the patients are cared for on an outpatient basis with the remaining 2% being in hospital patients. Regional referral and covers majority of emergency cases especially for retina service.

Function/Duties of Position

Casey Eye Operating Room is a 1:1 nursing unit that provides care to ophthalmic patients in the operating room (both peds and adults). Ambulatory setting, Monday-Friday with some call.

Small team in a fast-paced environment. Circulator for eye surgery in all subspecialties:
Oculoplastic, Retina, Glaucoma, Cornea, Strabismus, Oncology.

Required Qualifications

Associate Degree of Nursing awarded from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Comission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA).

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing for external hires.

• 1-2 years of nursing experience required
• Successful completion of the TTP program necessitates attendance during all learning activities.
• OR experience preferred
• Current, unencumbered Oregon RN license
• Current ACLS issued by AHA required at time of hire
• Current PALS certification issued by AHA required at time of hire
• BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN preferred to internal candidates.
• At least 2 years of experience in surgical setting which includes the specialty of Ophthalmology
• COR

Additional Details

Length of Orientation – Experienced Nurse

• External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week.
• Orientation experience for 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area.

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