Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Ophthalmic Registered Nurse, where your expertise will directly impact patient care and vision health. In this vital role, you will provide specialized nursing support within ophthalmology clinics, assisting with patient assessments, pre- and post-operative care, and ophthalmic procedures. Your energetic approach and dedication will help ensure a seamless patient experience while supporting the clinical team with a wide range of ophthalmic treatments and diagnostics. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment committed to excellence in eye care.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for administration of IV procedures in a safe and accurate manner
• Inject Fluorescein dye and ICG I.V. for angiography test.
• Infuse Visudyne IV prior to photodynamic laser treatment.
• Maintains surgical schedule for surgeons.
• Coordinates the Master surgery schedule for Charleston Hospitals.
• Responsible for scheduling ophthalmic surgery at Hospital and Surgery Center
• Advises patient of procedure and risks involved with the procedure.
• Obtain medical and surgical history to schedule pre-operative exam and surgical clearance with the patient’s primary care physician, specialist physician(s), and Preadmission Testing.
• Perform pre-operative teaching
• Review and obtain informed consent for applicable procedures.
• Schedule procedures and admission with respective hospital departments.
• Obtains lab results of testing ordered by our physicians. Review with physician and contact patient with results.
• Provide consultation to patients over the telephone after speaking to physician and appropriately document in NexTech.
• Coordinate specialty pharmacy shipments for patients’ appointments. Follow up on delayed shipments and resolve any shipping issues.
• Responsible for taking call on a regular rotation as assigned.
• Accepts direction from supervisors or physicians and adheres to established routines.
• Functions within the legal limits of nursing practice.

Skills

• Provide support for staff in satellite offices.
• Demonstrates regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, family members and coworkers.
• Displays consistent professionalism.
• Interacts with fellow employees in a way that promotes harmony and cooperation.
• Demonstrates regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, family members, and coworkers.
• Maintains proper attendance and punctuality.
• Follow HIPAA Policies and Procedures outlined in Privacy Manual
• Maintains patient’s rights to privacy by not discussing privileged information outside the work area within hearing range of visitors/family or client.
• Consistently schedules surgery days to the mutual satisfaction of the patient, the surgeon and the facility staff.
• Communicates to the patient in a manner that instills understanding and confidence about their upcoming procedure.
• Understands and follows procedures for surgical and procedural consents.
• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals.
• Takes pride and ownership in success and image of Practice.

Retina Consultants offers excellent benefits for full-time employees, to include: Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (premiums paid by employer!), 401k and profit sharing!