Long Island Vitreoretinal Consultants, one of the largest providers of Retina specialty is seeking a Full Time Registered Nurse to work in our Westbury, Great Neck & Rockville Centre locations.
In this position we are looking for a compassionate and energetic registered nurse for our busy practice to deliver exceptional patient care to our patients.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Assist physicians with procedures, BP, Glucometer
- Drawing up drugs for injections
- Drawing up drugs for Endophthalmitis – Prepare antibiotics for intravitreal injection
- Complete lab requisitions; call lab for specimen pick up if needed; Follow up on all labs.
- Maintain, verify and log all inventory of all drugs
- Call patients after 1st time injections
- Prepare retrobulbar and subconj anesthesia
- Checking expiration dates & stock levels of all drugs
- Performing FA/ICG injections and monitor signs/symptoms of adverse reactions
- Triage nursing calls through the on call system and messages from staff
- Completing Disability forms/DMV forms/all excuse letters-school/work/gym.
- Complete referral forms for patients (Forsee/Helen Keller/Lighthouse).
- Monitor Emergency Kit, Spill kit & Endophthalmitis kit inventories and expiration dates
- Monitor refrigerator temperatures; document them in the log book
- Coordinating appointments and necessary paperwork for in office treatments
- E-prescribing all medications
- Make sure all rooms are shut down and closed at the end of the day – equipment cleaned, turned off and covered
- Counsel pre-op patients regarding procedure and medications
- Write out the pre-op drop instructions
- Review medical history and medications with the patients
On the job training will be provided
REQUIRED:
- Varied Shifts 4x10 Monday- Saturday - Saturday will be a required day.
- Must have NYS License- RN
Full time position includes benefits: health insurance, optional dental insurance, Pet insurance, paid time off, 401k
