Job description

POSITION SUMMARY
EVP Eyecare is a privately held, portfolio company of The Cortec Group. Based in Denver, Colorado, EVP owns and operates a super-regional network of eyecare practices and surgical centers that conduct business under premier brands in Colorado, Texas and Arizona. We believe that delivering on an outstanding patient experience starts with building an outstanding employee experience.
Our mission is to improve peoples lives through better vision and outstanding patient experiences.
Provides direct care to adult patients. Addresses the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Assists with the maintenance of PRE-OP/PACU equipment and inventory. Participates in performance improvement activities. Responsible for monitoring patients physiological status in the immediate, pre/postoperative environment. Communicates with surgeon and anesthesiologist continuously, and as needed, about patient conditions. Intercedes to maintain optimum homeostasis. Must be high energy, enthusiastic and have excellent communication and critical thinking skills. No weekend or on call.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Approaches patient in a kind, gentle and friendly manner.
• Gives patient explanations and verbal reassurances consistently.
• Utilizes nursing procedures as a media for communication and interaction with patient.
• Identifies physical symptoms and changes and takes appropriate action in a timely manner.
• Completes treatments as ordered and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge of airway management and procedures and the ability to use the equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to assess cardio-respiratory systems for changes and provides appropriate treatment.
• Observes behavioral and physiologic changes due to medications, takes appropriate actions and documents.
• Adjusts and acts upon patients response to medications appropriately
• Demonstrates ability to provide specific care to postoperative adult patients.
• Carries out medical/surgical asepsis during treatments and special procedures.
• Carries out safety measures to prevent patient from harming him/herself or others.
• Coordinates patient care; gives explanations and teaching to patient/family, as necessary.
• Protects patients sensitivities and right to privacy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of anesthetic drugs, actions, and side effects.

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Texas
• Current BCLS certification
• Current ACLS certification or ability to get within the first 90 days of employment

BENEFITS
Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision Discounts, 401(k) with company match, Life Insurance, Short Term & Long-Term Disability options, Employee Assistance Program, generous time off plans and company paid holidays.
EVP EyeCare and its family of brands (including Dallas Eye Care Associates, PLLC, The Eye Academy of America, LTD, Swagel Wootten Eye Center LTDW, SWH Optometry PC, and Total Vision Eye Care Group LLP) is subject to, and intends to comply with, various federal, state, and local vaccination requirements and mandates. This position is subject to a mandatory vaccination requirement and, if hired, you will be required to prove that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have valid religious and/or medical reasons to not be vaccinated.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.
EVP EyeCare 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Ophthalmology

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: One location

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