Registered Nurse - Surgical - Sign on Bonus in Waterbury, Connecticut at ReFocus Eye Health

Join Our Surgical Team as a Dedicated Pre/Post-Op Registered Nurse (RN)!

Our established multi-specialty Ophthalmology group is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) to provide exceptional pre and post-operative care. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring patient safety and comfort, utilizing your expertise to monitor and respond to their needs throughout the surgical process.

Hourly pay rate: Up to $46 per hour depending on level of experience

*** $2,000 sign on bonus

Your Impact:

• Comprehensive Pre-Op Care: Admit patients, conduct thorough assessments, and prepare them for surgery.
• Post-Operative Monitoring & Care: Receive patients from surgery, evaluate the needs, and provide attentive post-operative care.
• Accurate Patient Assessment & Documentation: Monitor and document patient status, ensuring clear and concise records.
• Treatment Administration & Order Fulfillment: Carry out prescribed treatments and physician orders with precision.
• Patient Education & Follow-Up: Provide clear post-operative instructions and conduct follow-up phone calls.
• OR Log Maintenance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date operating room logs.
• Sterile Environment Maintenance: monitor the sterile field.
• Surgical Team Support: Assist anesthesia, scrub, and medical personnel to ensure smooth operations (cataract, cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastic, retina).
• Equipment & Supply Management: Prepare and check OR equipment, supplies, and medications.

Schedule:

• No nights, No weekends
• 3 days per week: Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday

What You'll Bring/Requirements:

• 4-year degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• 2 years of RN work experience.
• Current RN license in the state of Connecticut.
• Understanding of operative procedures and post-operative care

Bonus Points:

• Previous experience in a surgical center.
• Comprehensive knowledge of pre-operative nursing care in an ambulatory surgery setting.

Refocus is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity.