Registered Nurse

SightMD • Toms River, NJ • 4h ago

Description

Start strong, stay strong!

Join our winning team and receive our Stay and Thrive Bonus.

A career that changes lives.

SightMD is a rapidly growing integrated ophthalmic provider group, extending the reach of exceptional eye care to patients across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Massachusetts. With over 127 eye care providers and the convenience of 60 locations, our commitment to delivering unparalleled services is at the heart of everything we do. As we embark on our mission, we are actively seeking teammates who are eager to contribute to our legacy of eye excellence, a tradition that spans more than 50 years.

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) plays a vital role in providing professional nursing care to patients undergoing ophthalmic surgical procedures. This includes care during the preoperative, intraoperative, and post-anesthesia recovery phases in a high-volume, fast-paced outpatient environment. The RN ensures safe, efficient, and compassionate care while maintaining compliance with clinical standards and protocols.

In this role, the RN is also responsible for learning and working in all functional areas of the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) within the scope of RN practice, including the preoperative area, operating room, and post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), to support the surgical team and ensure optimal patient flow and outcomes.

Job Duties & Essential Functions:

Preoperative

Perform nursing assessments and pre-surgical checklists.

Initiate IVs and administer preoperative medications.

Educate patients and families regarding surgical procedures and recovery expectations.

Intraoperative

Serve as circulating nurse during surgeries (cataract, LASIK, oculoplastic, retina, glaucoma).

Ensure patient safety, accurate documentation, and maintenance of a sterile surgical environment.

Collaborate closely with the surgical team and anesthesia providers to support optimal outcomes.

Post-Anesthesia Recovery

Monitor and assess patients during recovery following surgery.

Manage symptoms such as pain or nausea and respond to any complications per physician protocols.

Provide discharge instructions and ensure readiness for safe transition home.

General Responsibilities

Maintain accurate, timely documentation in electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Communicate effectively with surgeons, surgical technologists, and administrative staff.

Rigorously follow infection control and patient safety guidelines.

Support performance improvement initiatives and assist with room turnover and supply management.

Act as a preceptor by training and mentoring new RN hires, nursing assistants, and licensed practical nurses (LPNs).

Collaborate with nursing assistants and LPNs to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.

Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA regulations by safeguarding patient privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of all health information.

Special projects and other duties may be assigned as needed.

Required Qualifications:

Completion of a nursing program with clinical rotations in surgical, perioperative, or acute care settings.

Active registered nursing (RN) license in the state of employment

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification -- required

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification - preferred (or obtained within 6 months of hire)

Willingness and ability to work in all clinical areas of the ASC, including preoperative, intraoperative, and post-anesthesia care.

Strong organizational skills, clinical judgment, and eagerness to develop surgical nursing competencies through orientation and mentorship.

Familiarity with electronic health records and surgical documentation systems.

Ability to manage multiple patients and prioritize care in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

1-2 years of experience in an ambulatory surgery center or outpatient surgical setting.

Prior experience in ophthalmic surgery (cataract, LASIK, retina, etc.).

Experience in preoperative, intraoperative, or PACU roles.

Work Schedule:

Rotating Schedule - Days

Salary Range:

$40.00 - $45.00/hour to commensurate with experience

Benefits:

We aim to take care of our teammates the same way we take care of our patients. Per diem SightMD employees receive the following benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Prescription Drug Coverage

Company Paid Term Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

Supplemental Insurance Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement Plan - 401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Career Development Programs

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

SightMD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal, state and local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact People Services at peopleservices@sightgrowthpartners.com

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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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