Madison Street Surgery Center is seeking an energetic, patient-focused, Full Time Registered Nurse for our multi-specialty ophthalmology practice in Denver, Colorado. This role offers a low-stress, predictable workday, a four-day work week with no nights, no weekends and no major holidays, a comprehensive benefits package, and a collaborative, respectful work environment.

Ideal candidates will have previous experience in ophthalmology procedures, such as cataracts, retina, cornea, and glaucoma procedures.  Experience in pre-operative, post-operative, and/or intra-operative nursing is preferred.

This is your opportunity to join one of the area’s most recognized leaders in ophthalmology and optometry.  Madison Street Surgery Center is a multi-sub-specialty eye care practice composed of fellowship-trained, board-certified ophthalmologists in various sub-specialties of ophthalmology. Our goal is to provide each patient with the latest in comprehensive eye care in an efficient, patient-friendly private practice environment.

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 Madison Street Surgery Center are committed to inclusion and diversity. We believe today more than ever, it isn’t just speaking the words, but starts with a culture of service, caring and listening. We would thoroughly enjoy meeting with you and discussing our employment opportunities. For more information, please visit our webpage at https://www.omnieye.com/surgery-center/

The Peri-Operative Nurse is responsible for the safety and care of the patient throughout the continuum of care from pre-admission to post-discharge. Incorporating current clinical knowledge with established nursing practice, the Peri-Operative nurse performs nursing interventions utilizing the nursing process. By assessing the individual patient and the scheduled surgical procedure, the Peri-Operative nurse anticipates the needs of the patient and provides for those needs while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.

• Evaluates patients’ health history and status via review of the pre-operative History and Physical, ensuring all required documentation is present prior to the day of surgery
• Provides timely and accurate pre-operative instructions to patients via pre-admission phone contact
• Prepares the pre-operative patient for the scheduled surgery or procedure following surgeon and anesthesia provider standing orders
• Provides appropriate care to the post-operative patient including monitoring for emergence from anesthesia and providing discharge instructions to patients and their family/responsible party
• Completes post-operative phone contact with patients
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the safety and administration of quality care to each patient 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
• Maintains electronic medical records during all patient encounters, including recognition of the need for narrative recording of unusual perioperative events, such as cancellation of procedure by anesthesia provider or medical emergencies
• Administers medications safely, adhering to Safe Injection Practices and Controlled Substance Policies & Procedures 
• Participate in medication and supply inventory maintenance via regular checking and restocking of patient care areas and assigned supply and/or medication expiration dates checks
• Adheres to all Infection Control Policies & Procedures
• All other duties as assigned

• Registered Nurse license
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• Two years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, with ideally at least one year of experience occurring in a perioperative setting or other specialty where sterile procedures are performed
• Working knowledge of nursing performance standards, including knowledge of the care of the surgical patient in ambulatory surgery
• Basic understanding of ambulatory surgery center equipment: patient monitor, glucometer, medical gases, AED/defibrillator, etc.
• Ability to assess patients’ needs: physical, educational, emotional, spiritual, and age appropriate
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as surgeon’s notes, pre-surgical history and physicals, post-surgical evaluations, etc.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Self-directed; able to work efficiently both independently and as a member of a team
  
  

In Turn We Will Provide:

• A team-oriented working environment where you are heard and respected
• Benefits for Full Time team members include: comprehensive medical, dental and optical coverage, 401K, and short and long term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid holidays and a generous paid-time off policy
• Paid parking
• A four-day work week with no late nights, no weekends, and no call!
• A predictable, low-stress working environment
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