Ophthalmic Nurse at HR-EX Consulting

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide patient care, which may include administering medication, performing procedures, and monitoring patient status in accordance with approved nursing practice.
• Provide pre and post-operative care to patients
• Provides appropriate counsel and education to patient/family regarding disease process and symptom management.
• Educate patients and their families on the care and home treatment of eye disorders and diseases
• Maintain medical records requiring appropriate and timely recording of patient information
• Consult with Doctors as required to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Assist with examinations, procedures, prescription refills, and other processes related to patient care.
• Actively share ideas in a constructive and positive manner by listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others.
• Keep commitments and keep direct supervisor informed of work progress, timetables, and issues.
• Advocate and assist in maintaining a clean, neat, and cheerful environment where our patients feel comfortable.
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal and other regulations
• Protect confidentiality of patient's Personal Health Information
• Utilize time and resources effectively to promote quality and cost outcomes
• Assure accuracy of patient charges and directs patients appropriately with billing-related issues or pre-certification needs.
• Follow work attendance policies; maintains consistent attendance with no unexcused absence
• Maintain an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with Company policies.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Demonstrates leadership activities; able to work under stressful situations; and possesses well developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Membership is a professional nursing organization desired
• Willing to act and eager to adopt new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Participate in the implementation of patient education and clinical support programs