Outpatient Ophthalmology Registered Nurse
San Francisco, CA
Olaro
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse

Location: San Francisco, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: 8-hour day shifts (9am-6pm), with 2 days per month (1st and 3rd Thursdays) from 8am-5pm for staff meetings
• Ability to float to other facilities within the system
• Patient populations: Pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics

Required Qualifications

• California RN License
• AHA BLS Certification
• Minimum 3 years clinical nursing experience
• Minimum 2 years experience in ambulatory specialty or outpatient ophthalmology setting
• Competent in starting IVs
• Comfortable with electronic medication refills and prior authorizations
• Experience with phone triage of acute symptoms
• Comfortable assisting during urgent/emergent events and minor in-office procedures

Preferred Experience

• 2 years pediatric experience
• Emergency Department (ED) or Medical/Surgical experience
• Experience in ophthalmologic setting

Certifications & Competencies Required

• ACLS (AHA certified, no exceptions) for applicable units
• BLS (AHA certified, no exceptions)
• PALS (AHA certified) for pediatric units
• NRP for L&D and pediatric critical care
• CHEMO certification for oncology roles
• TNCC may be required for ED
• EFM for L&D (AWHONN accepted)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) for psychiatric positions
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (passing score ≥ 80%)
• Unit-specific Competency Exam (passing score ≥ 80%)
• Core Parts I, II, and III competency exams (passing score ≥ 80%)
• Pass/Fail Telemetry and Medication exams on first day of orientation (required for all RNs in specified units)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) may be required for ED
• NIH Stroke Certification for ED RNs
• State License Verification and NURSYS Verification within 30 days of start

Required Documentation & Background Checks

• Valid Driver’s License or government photo ID matching professional license
• 7-year criminal background check including specific counties and nationwide checks
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcript
• Sex offender search for extensions with assignment gaps over 30 days
• Physical exam within 1 year of start including fitness to work statement
• Drug testing (standard 9 panel excluding THC) within 30 days of start, re-run every 2 years
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific mask types required)
• Immunizations and titers: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years), Negative TB tests (2 required), Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Flu seasonal vaccination or facility-specific declination required annually
• COVID-19 vaccination requirements including booster doses or approved exemptions
• Annual TB questionnaire within 30 days of start
• Emergency contact information

Additional Requirements

• Two supervisory references from most recent or second most recent employment
• Current and updated resume with last 7 years of work history; gaps of 30+ days must be explained
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually
• Work history verification for 7 years (non-clinical roles may have different requirements)
• Completion of facility-specific learning modules and orientation requirements
• Compliance with facility-specific policies including COVID-19 preparedness, HIPAA, cybersecurity, and vaccination exemptions

Work Environment

• Ambulatory specialty setting with some outpatient ophthalmology
• Exposure to urgent/emergent events and minor procedures
• Floating to other facilities may be required
• Diverse patient population including pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with ambulatory or outpatient ophthalmology experience who are comfortable with a variety of clinical tasks and working in a dynamic healthcare environment.