RN - Registered Nurse - Opthalmology

Geisinger • Danville, PA

7d

About The Position

The Registered Clinic Nurse provides primary nursing support to physicians and patients to assist with diagnosis and treatment. The nurse educates patients, promotes understanding of their conditions, supports adherence to treatment plans, and delivers care through teamwork and clinical skills. The role also assists other clinic team members and provides oversight of clinic flow and non-provider staff.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role at Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; scheduled hours rotate and will be discussed during the interview. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

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 one year of related work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of clinic flow and non-provider staff as clinic lead.
• Triage patient sick calls and coordinate appropriate treatment plans with providers.
• Obtain and document patient medical history, chief complaint, and vital signs; provide basic medical data to providers and prepare patients for examinations.
• Oversee chart checks to ensure completed patient testing is available for provider visits.
• Assist providers with procedures to support accurate diagnosis and treatment.
• Monitor staffing levels and help ensure staffing meets clinic needs.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and complete related paperwork accurately and efficiently.
• Execute and document ongoing patient communication.
• Educate patients about their medical conditions and treatment instructions to support understanding and compliance.
• Insert, monitor, regulate, and discontinue IVs as directed by providers.
• Administer medications, including IV push and topical medications.
• Inspect and observe diagnostic equipment and instrumentation to ensure 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, instrument and equipment availability, and patient preparation.
• Educate staff and patients on medications and treatments as appropriate.
• Assist with all aspects of day-to-day clinic activity.
• Assist other team members on the unit.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance beginning on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options.
• Pre-tax savings plans, including FSA and HSA.
• Company-paid life, short-term disability, 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, and Care.com membership.
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health support, legal guidance, and childcare and eldercare referrals.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and pet insurance.
• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions beginning on day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage.

What This Job Offers

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