Role OverviewThe Ambulatory Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing services in care and treatment of patients within the Department of Ophthalmology. The RN supports patient triage and urgent referrals, IV placement, blood draws, medication order entry and coordination, medication administration, laboratory monitoring, immunomodulatory therapy and infusion coordination, patient education, and clinical research activities.
What You Will Do
Delivers nursing interventions to assigned patients that are consistent with stated medical plan of care utilizing the nursing process to assess, implement, and record patients' response in the medical record. Schedules patients' appointments, tests, and procedures via on-line computer system or telephone, and reinforces physician instructions in person and through telephone contact.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The RN also provides nursing support for ophthalmic procedures, including fluorescein angiography (FA) and indocyanine green (ICG) angiography; monitors for adverse events and medication or infusion reactions; and initiates appropriate nursing interventions and prescribed treatments.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved/accredited nursing program with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- RN) REGISTERED NURSE Licensure as Registered Nurse by Board of Nurse Examiners for State of Texas Upon Hire
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Through course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire
Benefits
- PPO medical plan
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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