Clinic Pre-Op Registered Nurse

Description

Join Kansas City's leading eye care team! At Discover Vision Surgery and Laser Center, we believe in working together to provide the best eye care for our patients. We are currently hiring for a Pre-Operative Registered Nurse at our Leawood Clinic.

Job Summary:  

• Responsible for assisting the patient with all aspects of pre-operative preparations in order to promote patient-confidence in their medical care and make the surgical experience as smooth as possible. 
• Act as a liaison between the office, surgical facility, patient, surgeon, and primary care physician.
• Biometry (immersion and IOLMaster), keratometry, pachymetry, and topography
• Understand Ophthalmic Terminology in retina, cataracts, refractive, glaucoma, lid procedures.
• Review medical history, check vital signs.
• Able to listen and assess heart and lungs.
• Instruct patient regarding medications, diet, eye preparation.
• Counsel patients in all areas of surgery, anesthesia, post-op instructions, etc.
• If needed, obtain medical clearance from PCP or specialist--example: cardiologist, endocrinologist etc.
• Prepare chart for surgery. Confirm IOL selection by surgeon.
• Oversee surgery schedules, case flow, and arrival times.
• Print and prepare surgery schedules for each surgeon.
• Triage phone calls.
• Perform advanced calculations for unusual surgery cases.
• Enter statistical outcomes for cataract surgeries.

Requirements

Requirements

Current licensure as Registered Nurse, State of Kansas 

We understand the importance of work-life balance and want our team members to thrive personally and professionally. In addition to a rewarding career, we offer a comprehensive wellness package that includes health insurance, a 401k plan with matching contributions, and a very generous PTO program. If you are seeking new adventures in patient care and have a passion for going above and beyond to ensure all our patients are given the best patient experience, then we want to hear from you... Please Apply!