Careers at Gulfcoast Eye Care

Gulfcoast Eye Care is seeking an experienced perioperative Registered Nurse to lead the
clinical team at our ophthalmology-focused ambulatory surgery center. This is a working charge
nurse position: you will be in scrubs on surgery days, circulating and covering recovery as
census demands, and you will also own the operational and regulatory backbone of the center.
This role suits a nurse who has outgrown a purely bedside position but does not want to leave
patient care behind. You will set the tone for how the center runs — how quickly rooms turn
over, how consistently protocols are followed, and how it feels to work here.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership
– Direct daily surgical flow, assigning staff across pre-op, OR, and PACU based on case
volume, acuity, and staff competency
– Serve as circulating nurse, pre-op nurse, or recovery nurse as staffing requires
– Function as the clinical resource for the team during complex cases, unexpected
findings, and emergent situations
– Lead the response to clinical emergencies, including malignant hyperthermia,
anaphylaxis, and cardiac events, and ensure emergency equipment and medications are
current and accessible
– Round on patients and families, and personally resolve service concerns before they
leave the center.

Staff Management
– Build the nursing and technologist schedule against the surgical block schedule,
coordinating PRN coverage to match case volume

– Interview, onboard, and orient new clinical staff; maintain competency checklists and
skills validation records
– Deliver ongoing coaching and annual performance evaluations; address performance
and conduct issues promptly and in coordination with the Practice Administrator
– Verify that every clinical staff member maintains current licensure, BLS/ACLS
certification, and required health and immunization records

Regulatory Compliance and Quality
– Maintain the center’s readiness for AHCA licensure surveys, CMS Conditions for
Coverage, and AAAHC accreditation at all times — not just before a survey
– Serve as or partner with the designated Infection Preventionist; oversee sterile
processing, high-level disinfection, biological monitoring, endophthalmitis prevention
protocols, and TASS surveillance and root-cause investigation
– Manage medication storage, controlled substance accountability, multi-dose and
compounded intraocular medication handling, and expiration monitoring
– Own the quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) program: track
infection rates, transfers, returns to the OR, cancellations, and patient satisfaction, and
present findings to the governing body and Medical Executive Committee
– Investigate and document incidents, adverse events, and near misses; drive corrective
action to closure

Operations
– Manage clinical supply inventory, including intraocular lens consignment, par levels, and
vendor relationships in coordination with [Administrator]
– Coordinate biomedical equipment preventive maintenance, phaco and microscope
service, and repair logs
– Partner with surgeons and anesthesia providers to improve turnover times, first-case
on-time starts, and block utilization
– Contribute to policy and procedure development and annual review

Qualifications:

-Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the State of Florida, or a multistate license under the Nurse Licensure Compact

– Current BLS and ACLS certification

– Minimum of five years of perioperative nursing experience, including circulating in the

OR

– Minimum of two years in a charge nurse, team lead, clinical coordinator, or supervisory

role

– Working knowledge of CMS Conditions for Coverage for ASCs and at least one

accreditation body’s standards

– Demonstrated experience with infection control, sterile processing oversight, or QAPI

program participation

– Ability to work Monday, Tuesday, and Friday surgery days with a 7:30 AM start

Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the State of Florida, or a multistate
license under the Nurse Licensure Compact
– Current BLS and ACLS certification
– Minimum of five years of perioperative nursing experience, including circulating in the
OR
– Minimum of two years in a charge nurse, team lead, clinical coordinator, or supervisory
role
– Working knowledge of CMS Conditions for Coverage for ASCs and at least one
accreditation body’s standards

– Demonstrated experience with infection control, sterile processing oversight, or QAPI
program participation
– Ability to work Monday, Tuesday, and Friday surgery days with a 7:30 AM start

The PRN Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care to patients throughout the perioperative
continuum — pre-operative admission, intra-operative circulating support, and Phase I/II
recovery and discharge. This role requires a nurse who is comfortable moving quickly,
communicating clearly, and maintaining meticulous accuracy in a setting where case turnover is
measured in minutes and laterality errors are never acceptable.

Responsibilities:

Pre-Operative
– Complete admission assessment, history review, vital signs, and medication
reconciliation
– Verify consent, surgical site and laterality, IOL selection, and NPO status against the
surgeon’s orders
– Establish peripheral IV access and administer pre-operative medications, including
topical dilating and anesthetic agents, per physician orders and center protocol
– Confirm the patient’s ride home and post-operative support plan prior to sedation

Intra-Operative
– Serve as circulating nurse: patient positioning, prep, sterile field monitoring, and
documentation
– Participate in the surgical safety time-out, confirming patient, procedure, eye, and
implant
– Monitor the patient during monitored anesthesia care in collaboration with the anesthesia
provider
– Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and scrub personnel to support efficient room
turnover
Post-Operative
– Provide Phase I and Phase II recovery care, including monitoring for hemodynamic
changes, nausea, and pain
– Deliver clear written and verbal discharge instructions covering eye shield use, drop
schedules, activity restrictions, and warning signs requiring immediate contact
– Confirm follow-up appointment and complete discharge documentation
Center Operations
– Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record
– Adhere to infection prevention, sterile technique, and medication handling standards,
including intraocular and multi-dose medication protocols
– Support ongoing compliance with state licensure, CMS Conditions for Coverage, and
accreditation standards
– Assist with instrument and supply readiness, crash cart checks, and emergency
preparedness drills

Qualifications:

Required

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the State of Florida, or a multistate
  license under the Nurse Licensure Compact
  – Current BLS certification
  – Current ACLS certification, or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire
  – Minimum of two years of recent RN experience in perioperative, PACU, emergency, or
  critical care nursing
  – Demonstrated proficiency in adult IV insertion
  – Availability to work a 7:30 AM start on Monday, Tuesday, or Friday surgery days, with a
  commitment of at least two shifts per month
  – Comfort with electronic documentation

Requirements

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods
• Manual dexterity for operating diagnostic equipment

Why PRN With Us: – No call, no nights, no weekends, no holidays. Monday, Tuesday, and Friday cases
start at 7:30 AM and wrap up by early afternoon.
– Predictable case mix. Ophthalmic surgery is high-volume and protocol-driven — you
will build real mastery quickly.
– Genuine flexibility. Tell us your availability; we build the schedule around our block
days and your life.
– A team that stays. Our surgeons, anesthesia providers, and staff work together case
after case, and it shows.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Surgical Technician to join our surgical team on a part-time basis. In this role, you will prepare the operating room, maintain the sterile field, and assist the surgeon and circulating nurse throughout each case. Ophthalmic surgery is precise, fast-paced work with short case times and frequent room turnover — success in this role depends on anticipation, consistency, and meticulous attention to detail. 

Prior ophthalmic experience is a plus, but we are willing to train a strong surgical technician who is eager to specialize. 

Responsibilities:

Prepare the operating room prior to each case, including setting up the surgical microscope, phacoemulsification unit, and instrument trays 

– Maintain strict aseptic technique and monitor the sterile field throughout each procedure – Anticipate and pass instruments, sutures, viscoelastic, and supplies to the surgeon efficiently during cases 

– Verify intraocular lens (IOL) selection, model, and power against the surgical order as part of the time-out process 

– Assist with patient positioning, draping, and pre-operative preparation in coordination with nursing staff 

– Perform accurate instrument counts and account for all sharps, sponges, and supplies before, during, and after each case

– Clean, decontaminate, inspect, package, and sterilize ophthalmic instruments in accordance with manufacturer IFUs and AAMI standards; document sterilization cycles and biological indicators 

– Turn over the operating room between cases quickly while maintaining infection control standards 

– Monitor supply levels and notify the appropriate staff member of low or expiring inventory – Handle and dispose of biohazardous materials per OSHA and facility policy – Support compliance with facility, AAAHC/Medicare, and state licensure requirements – Perform other duties as assigned in support of safe, efficient patient care 

Qualifications:

Required

– High school diploma or equivalent

– Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program, or equivalent documented surgical technician experience acceptable under Florida law

– Current BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association)

– Working knowledge of aseptic technique, sterile processing, and instrument handling – Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and remain composed in a fast-paced surgical setting

– Reliable availability on scheduled surgery days, including early morning start times

Preferred:

•  Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through NBSTSA 

  – Prior experience in ophthalmology, an ambulatory surgery center, or another single-specialty setting 

  – Familiarity with phacoemulsification platforms, femtosecond laser systems, or ophthalmic microscopes 

  – Sterile processing certification (CRCST or equivalent)

Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods and remain in a stationary position during procedures 

  – Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds and to push/pull equipment and supply carts – Manual dexterity and fine motor control sufficient to handle delicate microsurgical instruments 

  – Visual acuity sufficient to distinguish small instruments, markings, and lens packaging – Ability to work in an environment with exposure to bloodborne pathogens, sterilants, and cleaning chemicals, with appropriate PPE provided