Registered Nurse

Overview

Pre-Operative Registered Nurse (RN) – The Pre-Operative Registered Nurse is responsible for completing comprehensive physical and psychological assessments and initiating individualized pre-operative care plans to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Schedule

• Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Varied Hours
• Monday-Thursday:
  As early as 6:30 AM and as late as 7:00 PM
• Friday:
  As early as 6:30 AM and as late as 3:00 PM

Education, Training, and Experience

• Current RN license in the state of practice
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Current CPR certification required; ACLS encouraged but not required
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Pre-Operative Nurse
• Completion of a critical care course, including basic arrhythmia interpretation

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to the Nurse Manager and/or ASC Admin

Physical Demands

• Requires high levels of visual and auditory acuity for patient assessment, timely response, frequent computer use, and occasional use of office equipment
• Ability to move quickly in response to physician and patient needs
• Frequent movement throughout the center; ability to sit for extended periods and perform administrative tasks
• Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, handling equipment, and reaching overhead or below waist level
• Ability to exert force:
• Constantly up to 5 lbs
• Frequently up to 10 lbs
• Occasionally up to 30 lbs
• Patient care activities may require lifting, pushing, or pulling:
• Up to 30 lbs consistently
• Up to 40 lbs occasionally
• Up to 100 lbs rarely
• Ability to position and transport patients, prepare procedure rooms, and set up patient care equipment

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care & Assessment:
  Perform comprehensive physical and psychological assessments prior to surgery
• Initiate and implement pre-operative care plans
• Obtain and document patient history, vital signs, and assessments
• Initiate IV therapy using aseptic technique
• Administer prescribed pre-operative medications and monitor patient response
• Assess and address patient anxiety, providing comfort and emotional support
• Maintain patient privacy, safety, and comfort at all times

Pre-Operative Coordination

• Review daily surgery schedules and obtain physician orders as needed
• Verify completeness and accuracy of physician orders and surgical consents
• Confirm patient identification and surgical site verification
• Ensure patient understanding of procedures and consent documentation
• Communicate test abnormalities and pertinent information to surgeons, anesthesiologists, OR staff, and peri-operative team

Patient & Family Education

• Provide clear pre-operative instructions to patients and families, including:
• Arrival time
• NPO status
• Clothing requirements
• Medication instructions for day of surgery
• Estimated length of stay
• Post-operative home care instructions
• Requirement for a responsible adult to drive the patient home
• Overview of the pre-operative experience

Communication & Collaboration

• Greet and update family members regarding patient progress
• Maintain effective communication with interdisciplinary team members
• Utilize strong interpersonal skills to promote teamwork and quality care

Administrative & Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate supplies for smooth department operations
• Utilize proper body mechanics to prevent injury to patients and staff
• Accurately document nursing care in the medical record
• Adhere to all facility policies and procedures
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• Report to work as scheduled and notify management promptly if unable to report
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Continuing Education & Professional Development

• Demonstrates commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth
• Participates in in-service programs and training opportunities
• Learns new procedures, equipment, and products as introduced
• Maintains current CPR certification
• Completes required continuing education credits

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Seven (7) paid company holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Uniform reimbursement
• Supportive, people-focused culture emphasizing Passion, Purpose, and Progress

About Midwest Vision Partners

Midwest Vision Partners (MVP) was founded in 2019 in partnership with Alpine Investors to build a premier eye care platform centered on physician leadership and a People First™ philosophy. Headquartered in Chicago, MVP supports ophthalmologists and optometrists so they can focus on what matters most-helping patients live their best lives through better vision. Today, MVP includes 16 practices, 125 physicians, and approximately 1,500 employees across more than 60 locations throughout the Midwest.

Our culture is rooted in collaboration, excellence, and continuous growth.

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