RN - Registered Nurse - Opthalmology

Geisinger • Danville, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinic Registered Nurse provides primary nursing support to physicians and patients to assist with diagnosis and treatment. The nurse provides patient education, promotes understanding of medical conditions, and supports adherence to treatment plans. Working as part of a team, the RN delivers clinic care using nursing skills and assists other team members. This role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with day-shift clinic hours Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Hours rotate and will be discussed during the interview.

The position is based in a clinical environment and includes oversight of clinic flow and non-provider staff, patient triage and communication, support for examinations and procedures, medication administration, specimen handling, and preparation and maintenance of procedure rooms and diagnostic equipment. The RN is accountable for meeting job-specific obligations and following organizational policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate from a specialty training program in nursing.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Clinical skills, communication, interpersonal communication, organizing, preceptor skills, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of related work experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of clinic flow and non-provider staff as the clinic lead.
• Triage patient sick calls and coordinate an appropriate treatment plan with providers.
• Obtain and document medical history, chief complaint, and vital signs; provide basic medical data for providers and prepare patients for examinations.
• Oversee chart checks to ensure completed patient testing is available for provider visits.
• Assist providers with procedures as directed to support accurate diagnosis and treatment.
• Monitor staffing levels to ensure appropriate staffing based on clinic needs.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and complete associated paperwork.
• Execute and document ongoing patient communication.
• Educate patients to support understanding of medical conditions and compliance with treatment instructions.
• Insert, monitor, regulate, and discontinue IVs as required by providers.
• Administer medications, including IV push and topical medications.
• Inspect diagnostic equipment and instrumentation to confirm proper operation and identify maintenance needs.
• Clean, sterilize, and prepare instruments according to established protocols when needed.
• Clean and set up procedure rooms between cases, ensuring asepsis and the availability of appropriate instruments and equipment, and preparing patients.
• Educate staff and patients about medications and treatments as appropriate.
• Assist with day-to-day clinic activities.

Benefits

• Health insurance, with three medical plan choices including expanded network options.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Pre-tax savings plans, including FSA and HSA.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off that accrues quickly.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives.
• Adoption and fertility assistance.
• Parental leave.
• Military leave.
• Care.com membership.
• Employee Assistance Program offering mental health support, legal guidance, and childcare and eldercare referrals.
• Voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed