RN-Specialty Ophthalmology - FULL TIME

Mercy Co; Nixa (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an Ophthalmology Registered Nurse at the Springfield, MO location. This full-time role uses the nursing process to assess, plan, educate, and coordinate patient care with physicians and teams across departments.

You will ensure patient safety, maintain confidentiality, and uphold Mercy service standards while delivering high-quality ophthalmic care. The position requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, a current state license, and at least 1 year of hospital

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Knowledge of nursing principles and skills for procedures.
• Knowledge of medications, patient education, self-care program and safety practices.
• Current valid state nursing license.

Responsibilities

• Delivers high-quality, patient-centered ophthalmology care through assessment, planning, and education.
• Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Maintains patient rights, confidentiality, and professional nursing standards.

Skills

Patient care

Emergency response

Clear communication

Clinical data entry

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and mercy service standards.

Position Details

Located at MERCY SURGERY CENTER

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI

FULL TIME

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Knowledge of the principles and skills needed for nursing, care, examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
• Knowledge of medications and their effects, patient education, principles to develop a self-care program, instruments and common safety practices.

Licensure

Current valid state license.

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year of recent hospital-based nursing experience required.

Certifications

CPR certification or obtain within 90 days of employment.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Skill in assisting and performing a variety of medical treatments and procedures.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Must be able to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and policies.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff and the public.
• Basic computer terminal and keyboard skills, or the ability to learn these skills, in order to access information and enter clinical data.

Equipment Used: Must be able to operate equipment normally related to the

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Ophthalmology Registered Nurse delivers high-quality, patient-centered care through assessment, care planning, patient education, and collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary teams. This role supports patient safety, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and positive patient outcomes while maintaining professional nursing standards and required competencies.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.