Registered Nurse
About this role
Travel Required to Multiple Locations
(Pottsville ASC & Wyomissing ASC)
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