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The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model. We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star! With a dedicated staff of over 160 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective. We provide our employees a top-rated benefits package, supportive work culture, and more! Clinic Registered Nurse - Eye Clinic

The Registered Nurse (RN), Eye Clinic Procedure Nurse reports directly to the Eye Clinic Supervisor and supports the safe, efficient delivery of procedural eye care in both the operating room and clinic setting. This position accompanies the ophthalmologist in the operating room, assists with patient preparation and procedural support, and performs approved procedures in the clinic under the supervision of the ophthalmologist.

Full Time, M-F, 8A-4:30P

Works collaboratively and communicates professionally with the ophthalmologist, Eye Clinic Supervisor, providers, surgical team members, clinic staff, patients, families, and other departments to ensure coordinated, timely, and safe patient care and to promote a positive team environment. Assesses patients prior to procedures or surgery, including review of relevant clinical information, patient/family interview, observation, and input from other members of the health care team. Performs and documents clinic intake data collection, including chief complaint, allergies, vital signs, weight, basic health history, identified learning considerations, and discharge planning needs as appropriate for the visit. Collects, categorizes, and interprets age-related physical, psychosocial, and cultural data to develop an individualized plan of care in accordance with applicable standards, Medical Center policies, Nursing Services expectations, regulatory requirements, professional practice standards, and state law. Serves as a patient advocate, resource, and contact person by providing patient education, emotional support, and reassurance to help address patient and family questions or concerns before, during, and after procedures or surgery. Prepares examination, procedure, or operating room areas by gathering supplies, verifying equipment readiness, anticipating the needs of the ophthalmologist and care team, and assisting the provider with examinations and procedures. Verifies patient identity, procedure, consent, and operative or procedural site in accordance with established safety standards and protocols. Plans, supervises, and assists with patient transfer and positioning to support access to the operative or procedural site while maximizing patient safety, comfort, and injury prevention. Establishes and maintains a clean, safe, and sterile environment by applying principles of aseptic technique, antisepsis, decontamination, disinfection, sanitation, sterilization, and environmental monitoring. Monitors the patient’s physiological and psychological status and the procedure environment, implementing safety procedures as needed to protect the patient and health care team. Coordinates support service needs during procedures or surgery by anticipating, communicating, and responding to patient and surgical team needs. Administers medications and intravenous solutions within scope of practice and applicable orders, performs lab or diagnostic testing as ordered, reports critical values to the provider, and evaluates and documents patient response and effectiveness. Uses universal precautions when obtaining specimens and delivering patient care; performs applicable point-of-care or clinic-based testing, completes required quality controls, and maintains laboratory or diagnostic testing documentation and logs. Documents nursing assessments, interventions, medications, patient responses, safety precautions, and other nursing activities to support continuity of care, quality improvement, and professional accountability. Evaluates the effectiveness of care provided by the perioperative or procedural care team and communicates changes or concerns to the ophthalmologist and appropriate team members. Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the development, review, and revision of clinic policies, procedures, workflows, and standards related to patient care and procedural services. Participates in orientation, training, credentialing support, and ongoing education of new employees and serves as a clinical resource to other staff within the eye clinic and procedural care environment. Performs approved eye clinic procedures under the supervision of the ophthalmologist, following established clinical protocols, scope of practice, infection prevention standards, and patient safety requirements. Prepares and maintains the eye clinic procedure area, equipment, instruments, medications, and supplies to support safe, efficient, economical, and compliant clinic-based procedures, appropriate patient flow, and a clean and safe care environment. Responds efficiently in emergency situations by following established protocols, maintaining patient safety, and communicating promptly with the care team. Acts in a professional manner consistent with the Medical Center’s mission and maintains ongoing understanding of corporate compliance expectations, policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and professional standards. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Current RN license recognized by the State of Iowa Board of Nursing.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (Health Care Provider), within 6 months of hire.
• 1 year of experience in a perioperative or procedural setting.
• Work Shift 8a-4:30p (United States of America)

• Retirement - IPERS
• Education Assistance
• Employee Health & Wellness
• PTO
• Free Parking
• Health Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• And more!

Broadlawns Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model. Broadlawns takes a leadership position in teaching the next generation of healthcare professionals through its residency and fellowship programs.