Ophthalmology Ambulatory RN — Eye Care Leader

Carle; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an Ambulatory Eye Care RN to join the Eye Department team in Champaign, IL. The role focuses on patient care, education, documentation, and collaboration with ophthalmologists.

The ideal candidate holds an Illinois RN license and a Nursing Diploma with BLS certification. Responsibilities include assisting with procedures and leading quality initiatives in a fast-paced ophthalmology setting.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Illinois.
• College Diploma: Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provides and facilitates competent health care of patients and families.
• Ensures adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice.
• Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate.
• Provides health and wellness education to individuals and groups.
• Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and healthcare students.
• Provides leadership for quality of care or clinical outcomes initiatives.
• Assists with development of departmental standing orders.
• Assists with minor procedures and lasers.
• Begins IVs and administers dyes/drugs for diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Triage patient and physician calls appropriately.
• Provides patient education.
• Provides medication refills.

Skills

BLS Certification

RN License (IDFPR)

Education

Nursing Diploma

RN License (IDFPR)

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an Ambulatory Eye Care RN to join the Eye Department team in Champaign, IL. The role focuses on patient care, education, documentation, and collaboration with ophthalmologists.

The ideal candidate holds an Illinois RN license and a Nursing Diploma with BLS certification. Responsibilities include assisting with procedures and leading quality initiatives in a fast-paced ophthalmology setting.