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Registered Nurse - Surgical Ophthalmology

ReFocus Eye Health · Waterbury, CT, US

Spotted 1d agoPart-time / Full-time

Job details

Pay
$36.00 – $46.00 an hour
Employment
Part-time / Full-time
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Nov 11, 2026
Last confirmed open
Nov 12, 2026
Job function
Healthcare
Job description

About this role

Join Our Surgical Team as a Dedicated Pre/Post-Op Registered Nurse (RN)!

Our established multi-specialty Ophthalmology group is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) to provide exceptional pre and post-operative care. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring patient safety and comfort, utilizing your expertise to monitor and respond to their needs throughout the surgical process.

Your Impact:

  • Comprehensive Pre-Op Care: Admit patients, conduct thorough assessments, and prepare them for surgery.
  • Post-Operative Monitoring & Care: Receive patients from surgery, evaluate the needs, and provide attentive post-operative care.
  • Accurate Patient Assessment & Documentation: Monitor and document patient status, ensuring clear and concise records.
  • Treatment Administration & Order Fulfillment: Carry out prescribed treatments and physician orders with precision.
  • Patient Education & Follow-Up: Provide clear post-operative instructions and conduct follow-up phone calls.
  • OR Log Maintenance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date operating room logs.
  • Sterile Environment Maintenance: monitor the sterile field.
  • Surgical Team Support: Assist anesthesia, scrub, and medical personnel to ensure smooth operations (cataract, cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastic, retina).
  • Equipment & Supply Management: Prepare and check OR equipment, supplies, and medications.

Schedule

Per diem

  • No Fridays, No nights, No weekends
  • Full time
  • 6:30am start time / days ends by 3:30pm

What You'll Bring/Requirements:

  • 4-year degree from an accredited school of nursing.
  • 2 years of RN work experience.
  • Current RN license in the state of Connecticut.
  • Understanding of operative procedures and post-operative care

Bonus Points:

  • Previous experience in a surgical center.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of pre-operative nursing care in an ambulatory surgery setting.

Refocus is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity.

Interested in this role?Continue on ReFocus Eye Health's careers page.
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