RN-Specialty Ophthalmology - FULL TIME

mercy; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Springfield is seeking an Ophthalmology Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. You will participate in assessment, care planning, patient education, and collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

The role supports patient safety, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement while maintaining professional nursing standards. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow within a caring, innovative health system.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Knowledge of nursing principles, patient education, and safety practices.
• Current valid state nursing license and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care and evaluate care effectiveness.
• Coordinates patient care with other departments and maintains patient rights and confidentiality.
• Deliver ophthalmology patient-centered care and collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Nursing skills

Emergency response

Clinical collaboration

Patient education

Education

Nursing degree (BSN/ Diploma)

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 OVERVIE W

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.