Nurse ASC

Dulaney Eye Institute is searching for a patient focused, skilled RN for our Pre-OP/PACU Unit. No nights, no weekends, no major holidays, a team-oriented working environment where you are seen, heard and respected as well as clear career ladder opportunities.

The Pre-Op/PACU RN is responsible for the safety and care of the patients while in the pre-operative and post-operative areas. This position is responsible and accountable for the delivery of individualized nursing care to patients both prior to administration and immediately following the emergence from anesthesia for surgical intervention. Incorporating current clinical knowledge with established nursing practice, he/she performs nursing interventions utilizing the nursing process.

By assessment of the individual patient and the scheduled surgical procedure, he/she anticipates the needs of the patient and provides for those needs while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.

• The PRE-OP/PACU RN must have a basic understanding of preoperative/postoperative equipment and policies related to patient care monitor, patient journey, glucometer, pregnancy testing devices, medical gases, AED, and defibrillator.
• Maintenance of electronic medical record. Recognition of the need for narrative recording of unusual perioperative events, such as cancellation of procedure by anesthesia provider or medical emergencies
• Ability to provide accurate preoperative instructions to patients
• Ability to provide customized discharge education and follow-up phone call to patients
• Ability to utilize general nursing foundation to formulate a patient specific plan related to pre-existing conditions, act as the patient’s advocate, and relay information (report) to others during patient “hand-off”
• Ability to apply Perioperative & Ophthalmic Nursing Principles to the care of the patient, especially as they relate to perioperative policies/instructions; and postoperative care of vision impaired, sedated patients who have received ophthalmic anesthetic blocks
• Administer medications safely, adhering to Safe Injection Practices and their implications. Awareness of the impact of patient allergies on eye drop orders. Adherence to Controlled Substance Policies & Procedures
• Participate in Medication Outdate Checks
• Participate in Supply Inventory Maintenance
• Adherence to Infection Control Policies & Procedures
• Familiarity with Medical Emergency Preparedness Policies & Procedures

• Registered Nurse licensed to practice nursing in the State of Maryland
• BLS a must
• ACLS a must
• Greater than 2 years of experience as a RN, preferably with at least 1 year of experience occurring in a perioperative setting, or other specialty where sterile procedures are performed
• Familiar with the basic nursing performance standards
• Basic understanding of operating room equipment including, but not limited to: microscope, phacoemulsification machine, Electrosurgical unit, surgeon headlamp, LASERs, medical gases, patient gurney, and patient care monitor
• Recognition of the need for narrative recording of unusual operating room events
• Ability to assess patients’ needs: physical, educational, emotional, spiritual, and age appropriate

• Benefits to full-time team members that include comprehensive medical, dental and optical coverage, 401k and short- and long-term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Paid parking where applicable
• Team oriented working environment where you are heard and respected
• Clear career ladder opportunities