Registered Nurse Outpatient - Ophthalmology - MEE

Mass General Brigham•Stoneham, MA

2d•$40 - $102•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in a fast-paced outpatient ophthalmology clinic in Stoneham, Massachusetts. The nurse is trained to assist with laser and injection procedures and to perform phone and message triage through EPIC, the electronic health record. The role works alongside physicians and ophthalmic technicians, with workflow support from the practice manager, clinical manager, and Nursing Director. The nurse interprets the medical plan of care, makes clinical decisions about nursing care, ensures care is safe and competent, provides individualized care, and evaluates care for groups of patients. This is a 40-hour-per-week, onsite, day-shift position at the outpatient Ophthalmology clinic.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing required; a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
Registered Nurse (RN) state license required.
Clinical nursing experience of 0–1 year required.
Familiarity with principles and skills needed for practical nursing and patient care.
Knowledge of care requirements for the age groups served.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Excellent verbal and communication skills.
Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.
Experience cannot be substituted for a degree.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Administer medications and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
Modify patient treatment plans based on patients’ responses and conditions.
Assist with laser and injection procedures.
Perform phone and message triage through EPIC.
Interpret the plan of medical care, provide individualized nursing care, and evaluate nursing care.