Infection Control Perioperative Nurse - ASC

Overview:

Shasta Eye Medical Group is searching for a patient focused Infection Control Perioperative Registered Nurse for our offices in Redding, Ca. - No late nights, No weekend hours, no major holidays, a robust benefits package and a team oriented working environment where you are seen, heard and respected as well as clear career ladder opportunities

This is your opportunity to join one of the areas most recognized leaders in ophthalmology and optometry. Shasta Eye Medical Group is an ophthalmic practice with an optical dispensary and affiliated Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). This unique and diverse group of doctors provides the most comprehensive vision care in California’s north state region. In addition to providing Comprehensive Ophthalmology, we offer sub specialists in Cornea, External Disease, Uveitis, Refractive Surgery, and Glaucoma. We strive to provide compassionate, comprehensive, state-of-the-art ophthalmic care in the north state region. We are committed to customer service, and making every interaction extraordinary while inspiring the complete confidence of our patients. Our employees contribute directly to the growth and success of our practices, and take pride in being a member of our team. We strongly believe that the manner in which our patients and customers are treated by our employees is as important as the services provided by the doctor.

All of us at Shasta Eye Medical Group are committed to inclusion and belonging. We believe today more than ever that creating an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and make it easy for others to do the same will benefit us all. It isn’t speaking the words, but starts with a culture of caring, listening and service. We would thoroughly enjoy meeting with you and discussing our employment opportunities. For more information, please visit our webpage at

The Infection Control Perioperative Registered Nurse is a Registered Nurse who, under the immediate supervision of the Operating Room Clinical Coordinator, is responsible for the safety of the patients while in the OR and assists with the supervision of nonprofessional personnel in the unit. The Perioperative Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for the delivery of individualized nursing care to patients having 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 procedure, he/she anticipates the needs of the surgical team and provides such services while maintaining an aseptic and safe environment.

Responsibilities:

Collects, interprets, records, and communicates pertinent data that are relative to the patient’s care in surgery.

Utilizes data collected to plan for intra-operative nursing care.

Assumes responsibility and accountability for the safety and administration of quality care to each patient in order to meet their physical, psychological, and psychosocial needs.

Continuously evaluates the patient’s response to nursing interventions and modifies the plan of care to achieve desired outcomes.

Supervises and directs patient care in an individual operating room.

Provides guidance and supervision to ancillary nursing staff.

Assumes responsibility for the knowledge and operation of all technical and mechanical operative equipment, including a thorough knowledge of components and accessories, safety features, and cleaning techniques.

Records and documents accurately all nursing operative records to include but not limited to: intro-operative record, sponge, sharp and instrument counts, specimen data, consents, specimen data supply usage and case history data.

Qualifications:

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

State licensure as Registered Nurse required.

Knowledge and experience in perioperative care of the surgical patient in ambulatory surgery

BLS, ACLS qualified

Ability to handle stressful work environment; comfortable performing a variety of projects in conjunction with normal activities

Organization and problem-solving skills, proficient with Microsoft application

Ability to read and interpret documents such as doctor’s notes

Excellent customer service

Self-Starter

Professional Leadership Skills

In Turn We Will Provide:

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.

Compensation range $40.00/Hr-49.00/Hr.

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Permanent