Registered Nurse, Ophthalmology Retina Clinic
About The Position
Great opportunity for a Registered Nurse, RN professional to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Loyola University Medical Center is located approximately 30 minutes from Downtown Chicago! Position Summary: Step into a fast‑paced, high‑impact role where your expertise can truly protect patients’ sight. The Ophthalmic (Retina) Nurse is an essential member of our retina care team, supporting patients with serious, vision‑threatening conditions such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vascular disorders. These high‑acuity patients depend on timely diagnostics, urgent interventions, and close follow‑up—and you’ll be at the center of it all. What you will do: In this role, you’ll bring clinical leadership to one of the busiest and most specialized areas of ophthalmology. You will ensure safe, efficient, and seamless care by: Upholding strict injection‑safety and infection‑prevention standards Managing complex patient triage and urgent care needs Providing clear, compassionate pre‑ and post‑procedure education Coordinating care for high‑risk retina patients who require frequent monitoring Your work directly prevents vision loss, enhances patient experience, and ensures the department maintains top-tier clinical and regulatory standards. Without this role, patient wait times increase, provider productivity declines, and the quality of retina care is compromised—highlighting how crucial you are to the success of the team. We offer our RNs: Benefits from Day One Career Development Tuition Reimbursement On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC) Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification) Referral Rewards
Requirements
- A Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing is required - BSN or ADN
- BLS provider (accredited by the American Heart Association) required prior to hire
- Current Registered Nurse License State of Illinois
- 1-2 years of previous experience in a clinical setting.
Responsibilities
- Upholding strict injection‑safety and infection‑prevention standards
- Managing complex patient triage and urgent care needs
- Providing clear, compassionate pre‑ and post‑procedure education
- Coordinating care for high‑risk retina patients who require frequent monitoring
Benefits
- Benefits from Day One
- Career Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
- Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)
- Referral Rewards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
