RN Clinic Specialist - Ophthalmology

Responsibilities/Job Description:

Fairview has an opening for an RN Clinic Specialist at the Ophthalmology Clinic located at the M Health Fairview Clinics & Surgery Center.

This is a .8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period), benefits-eligible opening on day shift - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8AM-4:30PM.

Our dedicated Eye Care team of Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Orthoptists, and Nurses, along with Certified Technicians and Assistants, provides next-level diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders using state-of-the-art technology.

Our providers specialize in various ophthalmology and optometry subspecialties, including Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Glaucoma, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and Vitreoretinal Disease. Our all-inclusive approach ensures our present and future patients receive the best outcome possible.

This specialized Registered Nurse performs both independent nursing and delegated medical functions. The independent nursing includes assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for assigned patient population(s) usually in specialty or acute care clinics. The delegated medical function includes participation in and coordination of delegated patient care to other health care team members.

The RN is responsible for performing these functions in accordance with all policy, procedure, and professional practice guidelines. Assists provider with complex procedures and independently completes a variety of tasks including, but not limited to as injections, phone triage, and preparation of education materials, patient education, patient vital checks, chart documentation and monitors standards of care.

Keeps up to date on technological advances and new pharmaceutical products.

Responsibilities* Assesses patient needs and identifies expected nursing outcomes.

• Implements nursing interventions based on plan of care.
• Evaluates care and the patient’s response to interventions and expected outcomes.
• Delivers care as delegated by physician/authorized practitioner to assigned patient population, or individual patient.

Required Qualifications* Associates Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science Nursing

• Specialty training or graduate classes related to clinical area of practice.
• 5 years of hospital or clinic experience or
• 2 years of specialty/critical care experience with specialty certification.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)
• MN Registered Nurse (RN) License

Qualifications:

$43.26- $61.07 Hourly