Operating Room Registered Nurse (Part Time or Per Diem)

Operating Room Registered Nurse (Part Time or Per Diem)

Join one of the most successful ophthalmology ambulatory surgery centers in Hawaii.  For over 30 years, the Cataract and Vision Center of Hawaii (CVCH) has provided comprehensive, refractive, and surgical eye care to thousands of patients every year!  Our surgeons, Dr. Daniel Choi, Dr. Brandon Lee, and Dr. Pierre Pang perform cataract, pterygium, and corneal surgeries.  Dr. Bradford Lee performs a wide range of cosmetic and reconstructive oculofacial plastic surgeries.  Our doctors have been recognized as Top Doctors by Honolulu Magazine and Modern Luxury Magazine, as well as Honolulu's Best - Cosmetic Surgery.  They also serve in teaching roles at UH JABSOM and have received teaching awards throughout their careers.

We are currently seeking an energetic, friendly, and detail-oriented nurse to join our team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse.  You will work alongside our surgical team in our state-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgical Center.  Your primary duties include providing safe, efficient, and compassionate care for patients before, during and after surgery as a pre-op, circulator, and recovery nurse.  Out nurses assist the surgeons by anticipating their needs and ensuring procedures are completed as smoothly and efficiently as possible.  Successful applicants must have strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal skills.  Must be reliable, punctual, good at multi-tasking, and interact professionally with our surgical patients.  Previous ophthalmology and plastic surgery experience is preferred.  We will provide on-the-job training and various opportunities for growth but prefer candidates with at least 2 years of surgical experience.

List of Responsibilities/Duties:

-       Function as a circulating, pre-operative, or recovery nurse as assigned.

-       Participates as a team member and assists in all activities in the operating room.

-       Educating the patients on any pre- and post- procedure instructions.

-       Preparing, administering, and recording prescribed medications.

-       Monitoring, interpreting, and recording data from medical equipment.

-       Ability to start IVs.

-       Transports and positions patients as needed.

-       Assists in preparation and maintenance of equipment and supplies.

-       Assists with setup of the sterile field and environment.

-       Recognizes breaks in sterile technique and takes corrective action.

-       Assists with clean-up of rooms between cases.

-       Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties.

-       Maintain medical supplies inventory.

-       Performs various clerical and administrative duties.

-       Other duties as assigned.

Skills Required

-       Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with patients.

-       Ability to work accurately and display good judgment under pressure.

-       Deliver excellent customer service.

-       Exhibits a positive attitude and is flexible in accepting work assignments and priorities.

-       Meets attendance and tardiness expectations.

-       Effectively and professionally engage with patients, physicians, supervisors, and other staff.

-       Maintains patient confidentiality per state and federal and practice regulations.

-       Dependable and follows policies and procedures.

-       Performs responsibilities and makes well-reasoned decisions.

-       Ability to work collaboratively with members of the practice.

-       Knowledge of ophthalmic procedures.

-       Projects and maintain a professional image.

-       Self-motivated and completes work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner.

-       Adopts and displays CVCH mission and core values in all aspects of their work.

Minimum Background Requirements:

-       Active license to practice as a RN in the state of Hawaii

-       Ophthalmology or surgical nursing experience preferred, but not required.

-       Current BLS CPR Certification

Medical Specialty:

-       Ophthalmology
-      Oculofacial Plastic Surgery

Education

-       This position requires a BSN in nursing from an accredited nursing program.

Hours

-       Per Diem or Part Time

Staff benefits include discounts on optical, contact lenses, and cosmetic injectable and laser procedures with our doctors at Cataract and Vision Center of Hawaii and Oculofacial Plastic Surgery of Hawaii.