Registered Nurse

The Eye Center of St. Augustine is proud to be the oldest and largest state‑of‑the‑art eye care center in the area, offering the convenience of an eye center, a surgery center, and an optical shop all under one roof. With satellite locations in World Golf Village, Palm Coast, and Palatka, our board‑certified doctors provide premier best‑in‑class care to patients across Northeast Florida.

Our ophthalmic surgeons perform cataract, laser, and ophthalmic plastic surgery on site in our state‑of‑the‑art Eye Surgery Center. We also provide eye examinations for adults and children over the age of seven while offering a full‑service optical shop at each location. We are a fast‑growing, patient‑centered, compassionate team.

We are now hiring a Registered Nurse. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a commitment to supporting the clinic’s goals of providing each patient with a positive experience while receiving quality comprehensive eye care from the providers.

The Registered Nurse provides ongoing assessment and nursing care to patients in the facility in accordance with physicians’ orders, policies, procedures, and processes within the scope of practice. She participates in the teaching of patients and families and provides leadership by working cooperatively with other health‑care team members. She collaborates with physicians and team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.

She maintains standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.

Responsibilities and

Qualifications:

• Observing facility policies, procedures, and processes
• Preparing patients for the planned procedure
• Obtaining the patient’s medical history, including medications, allergies, and reactions
• Carrying out physician’s orders
• Observing the patient’s medical condition including vital signs, affect, pain, and symptoms requiring further evaluation and treatment, and escalating concerns to the physician
• Communicating to the patient and the care team in an effective manner
• Relaying information to appropriate personnel concerning a patient’s condition
• Educating the patient, including providing instructions in preparation for discharge
• Administering medications per physician order
• Appropriate documentation of care
• Supervising non‑licensed personnel as assigned
• Maintaining appropriate supplies and medication
• Assisting with the preparation and performance of procedures
• Assisting in medical records maintenance
• Utilizing safe practices and controls to protect patients and self from infection and exposure
• Maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality at all times
• Maintaining patient’s rights
• Maintaining positive and effective interpersonal relationships
• Reporting and documenting any unusual occurrences and incidents in a timely manner
• Utilizing proper body mechanics while lifting
• Serving as a clinical resource
• Demonstrating professional accountability
• Other duties as assigned
• High school graduate or GED certificate recipient
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Active RN license in the state where work will be conducted.
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Current Pre‑op/PACU experience (within past 2 years)
• Ability to make sound nursing judgment based on nursing theory.
• Demonstrates primary nurse accountability through coordination, communication, and continuity of patient care.
• Must be able to assess, prioritize, plan, and implement direct patient care.
• Assumes responsibility for competency of practice and takes initiative for professional development and continuing education.
• Working knowledge and experience in hospital or ambulatory surgery center including direct patient care.
• Ability to adhere to work schedule and manage time appropriately.
• Ability to utilize resources in a timely, organized, and cost-effective manner.
• Knowledge of patient monitoring equipment

We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) w/ Match
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine
• Generous PTO Package

We also offer the following benefits for free:

• Employee Discounts and Perks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life/AD&D
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance

Eye South Partners is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.