VITREORETINAL CONSULTANTS

Description
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