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Registered Nurse - Per Diem

Pacific Eye Institute·Upland, California

$50/hr·Unknown·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Provide high-quality peri-operative nursing care, including circulating, scrubbing, and managing pre- and post-operative patient needs. Coordinate with surgeons and anesthesia providers to ensure patient safety and optimal surgical outcomes.

Unifeye Vision Partners is one of the premiere eye care practices in the nation. We believe in One Team, All In. The culture at UVP is one of excellence and teamwork. We are passionate about patient care and dedicated to improving quality of life through life-changing vision procedures and treatments.

Unifeye Vision Partners is currently hiring for a Registered Nurse-Per-Diem, Upland, CA. SUMMARY The Registered Nurse- Per-Diem provides professional, high quality, safe and efficient peri-operative nursing care to patients as a registered nurse. Roles include but not limited to circulating, scrubbing, preoperative and postoperative areas as assigned. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluation of self-practice in context with professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations.

Acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice.

Obtains patients’ medical history and performs physical assessment for assigned patients.

Presents the historical and physical data to the physician to aid in determining the diagnostic and therapeutic measures necessary to correct the patient’s problem, if needed.

Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or practice policy including patient and family instruction; explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding and allay apprehension.

Prepares equipment and aids Physician during treatment and examination of patient; administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques; prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies for surgery.

Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions and notifies Physician of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents; takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient.

Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient; responds to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures and protocol.

Participates in training of personnel.

Pre-Operative Nurse

  • Responsible for preparing the patient for the anticipated surgical procedure, including verifying informed consent signatures, completing a pre-operative patient assessment and performing any procedure or administering medications required to prepare the patient for surgery
  • Communicates with the circulating staff, the recovery room nurse, the anesthesia care provider and the surgeon to coordinate a safe and comfortable surgical experience. She/he participates in patient education, makes nursing diagnoses and plans nursing care

Circulating Nurse

  • Assesses patient condition before, during and after the procedure to ensure optimal patient outcomes
  • Responsible for maintaining sterile technique in the operating room to ensure patient safety
  • Supervises any unlicensed assertive personnel in the operating room
  • Responsible for ensuring that postoperative physician orders are communicated to the recovery room nursing staff for implementation
  • Develops a plan of care and evaluates patient outcomes
  • Maintains a safe and comfortable environment for the patient

Post-Operative Nurse

  • Responsible for patient assessment and maintaining the patient’s safety in recovering from anesthetic and surgical medications
  • Responsible for ensuring that the patient understands their post-operative care requirements
  • Collaborates with other peri-operative nursing staff, anesthesia care providers and the surgeon
  • Assesses patient outcomes
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY This position has no supervisory responsibility. JOB QUALIFICATIONS To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Completion of accredited Registered Nursing Program from college or technical school. Two years RN experience in a hospital and/or surgery center setting. One-year pre-operative and post-operative experience highly preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Current, valid California Registered Nursing (RN) License required. Current ACLS required. Unifeye Vision Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. *This position can require travel
  • Pay Range $50.00

Requirements

Requires a valid California RN license, ACLS certification, and completion of an accredited nursing program. Minimum of two years of RN experience in a hospital or surgery center is required, with pre- and post-operative experience highly preferred.

  • professional certificate
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Assessment
  • Patient Education
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Scrubbing
  • Sterile Technique
  • Pre-operative Care
  • Post-operative Care
  • Peri-operative Nursing
  • Circulating Nursing

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$50/hr
Location
Upland, California
Posted
May 11, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Pacific Eye Institute

For over 35 years, the professional eye care experts at Pacific Eye Institute have been dedicated to excellence in ocular surgery. Our highly-trained, board-certified doctors are among the most experienced eye surgeons in the Inland Empire, having performed thousands of...

Salary listed on 4 jobs
IndustryMedical Practices
TypePrivately Held
Size201-500 employees
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