Asian Eye Institute is seeking a dedicated, highly skilled, and patient-focused Operating Room (OR) Nurse to join our clinical team. In this full-time role, you will play a critical part in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care by supporting ophthalmologists and senior nurse specialists throughout the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases of surgery.<\/p>\n
As an OR Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering holistic patient care, maintaining surgical safety standards, and ensuring seamless coordination across multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside leading eye care professionals in a dynamic and highly specialized healthcare environment.<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities
\nPre-Operative Patient Care
\nReceive and prepare patients in the pre-operative area while ensuring adherence to patient safety protocols such as \u201cTime-Out\u201d and \u201cTriple Check\u201d procedures.
\nReview and prepare essential patient documentation including consent forms, medical clearances, laboratory requirements, and OR checklists.
\nConduct patient interviews and assessments to develop individualized pre-operative care plans.
\nCoordinate and initiate prescribed diagnostic procedures and medical preparations before surgery.
\nEnsure all medical supplies and patient admission requirements are complete and prepared for surgical procedures.
\nIntra-Operative Support (Scrub Nurse)
\nPrepare and maintain sterile fields, surgical instruments, medications, and medical supplies required for procedures.
\nAssist ophthalmologists during surgery through proper sterile techniques, gowning, and gloving procedures.
\nHandle sterile instruments, sutures, and surgical supplies with precision while ensuring procedural efficiency.
\nMaintain strict compliance with sterility and infection prevention protocols throughout operations.
\nCoordinate with the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) for proper instrument reprocessing and aftercare.
\nIntra-Operative Support (Circulating Nurse)
\nFacilitate surgical safety checks including Time-Out and Triple Check protocols with the surgical team before procedures begin.
\nMonitor patient equipment, oxygen support, and anesthesia-related requirements during surgery.
\nVerify patient records and ensure accurate documentation throughout the surgical process.
\nExecute intra-operative nursing responsibilities while maintaining compliance with surgical standards and protocols.
\nPost-Operative Patient Care
\nMonitor patients immediately after surgery, assess recovery status, and observe vital signs to ensure patient safety and comfort.
\nAdminister physician-prescribed medications and implement post-operative care instructions.
\nPrepare and organize post-operative medication kits and provide clear aftercare guidance to patients and caregivers.
\nEnsure complete, accurate, and timely patient chart documentation.
\nMedical Coordination & Administrative Support
\nCollaborate with physicians, OR staff, CSSD teams, surgical coordinators, billing, medical records, and patient support departments to ensure smooth surgical operations.
\nAssist in administrative responsibilities including inventory monitoring, reports preparation, supplies management, and patient census coordination.
\nSupport departmental goals by maintaining operational efficiency and delivering exceptional patient care experiences.<\/p>\n
Qualifications:
\nGraduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
\nMust be a Licensed Registered Nurse (PHRN).
\nPreferably with 6 months to 1 year of Operating Room experience, ideally in an eye center or surgical setting.
\nIV Therapy Training Certification is preferred.
\nMust possess Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS\/ACLS) certifications.
\nStrong knowledge of surgical procedures, patient assessment, sterilization, anesthesia protocols, and pain management.
\nSkilled in operating and maintaining surgical instruments and medical equipment.
\nExcellent communication, customer service, and attention-to-detail skills.
\nBenefits & Perks:
\nGovernment-mandated benefits including 13th-Month Pay
\n14th-Month Pay
\nRegular Day Shift Schedule
\nHMO Coverage & Life Insurance
\nEye Treatment & Optical Benefits, including dependents
\nPaid vacation and sick leave convertible to cash
\nEducational assistance and sponsored professional training programs
\nPerformance-based salary increase and retirement benefits<\/p>\n
Why Join Asian Eye Institute?<\/p>\n
Start your \u201cEYE-conic\u201d journey with one of the country\u2019s leading eye care institutions. Grow your expertise alongside top ophthalmology professionals while making a meaningful impact in delivering excellent patient-centered surgical care.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4774,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","job_listing_type":[66],"job_listing_category":[],"job_listing_location":[534],"job_listing_tag":[],"job_listing_employer_type":[],"job_listing_specialization":[172],"class_list":["post-45767","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job_listing_type-full-time","job_listing_location-makati","job_listing_specialization-nursing"],"yoast_head":"\n