Ophthalmology (Eye surgery) Registered Nurse Position.
Austin Eye is an ophthalmology/eye surgeon practice providing state-of-the-art eye care and eye surgery for the Austin community.
Our Registered Nurse (RN) team members are involved with the administrative work and patient care needs that will help us provide the best care for our patients in our Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC). We will train the right individual who is motivated to learn. No prior ophthalmology experience is required.
We have an outstanding work culture and work environment in the most modern ophthalmology surgical center in Austin.
The RN's primary responsibilities will be to assist in the preoperative and postoperative work for patients undergoing eye surgery in an outpatient setting. The RN will also serve as circulating nurse in the OR. Our most common surgical procedure is cataract surgery.
There is a considerable amount of administrative work involved in the position which includes: preparing patients' medical records and administrative responsibilities involved with operating and maintaining accreditation of an ophthalmology ambulatory surgical center. Our ASC is AAAHC and medicare approved. Experience in ASC management is a plus.
Candidate requirements: Active and current nursing license
Character requirements:
- Drive: the unrelenting need for achievement and constant self-improvement
- Resiliency: the ability to persevere in the face of challenge and bounce-back from set-backs
- Adaptability: the ability to adjust according to the situation, learn new things, innovate and try new methods
- Humility: self-confidence in one’s ability while understanding that there is always room for improvement and that others’ knowledge and experience are valuable
- Integrity: an adherence to not only what is legal but also what is right
- Effective intelligence: the ability to apply one’s knowledge to real-world scenarios
- Team ability: the ability to function as part of a team placing the success of the whole above the needs of the self
- Curiosity: a desire to explore the unknown and question the status quo in pursuit of better more effective solutions
- Emotional strength: a positive attitude, high empathy, and control over one’s own emotions especially in chaotic and stressful situations
Our goal is to provide the best patient experience for each individual who contacts our office. We will train and assist you to perform your job to the highest standard.
This position is best suited to someone who enjoys staying busy throughout the day, can multi-task, is detail-oriented, enjoys working with people of all ages, and who enjoys working with people in-general. Strong candidates are personable, reliable, honest, motivated to learn and excel, and are detail-oriented. Active Texas Registered nurse license with 5 years of nursing experience is preferred.
We are hiring for full-time RN positions. Our office hours are Monday-Thursday 7a-5p, and Fridays, 8a-Noon. No weekends. Our surgical center is centrally located near Zilker park at 2700 Bee Cave Road, Austin, TX 78746.
To learn more about our practice, please visit our website at www.austineye.com and www.facebook.com/austineye.'
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
- Ambulatory surgery center
Weekly schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Required)
Work Location: In person