Ophthalmic Nurse at a Premier Clinic and Eye Hospital - HR-EX Consulting

HR-EX Consulting - Our client, a premier Clinic and Eye Hospital, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Ophthalmic Nurse

Location: Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides patient care, which may include administering medication, performing procedures, and monitoring patient status in accordance with approved nursing practice.
• Provide pre and post-operative care to patients
• Provides appropriate counsel and education to patient/family regarding disease process and symptom management.
• Educate patients and their families on the care and home treatment of eye disorders and diseases
• Maintains medical records requiring appropriate and timely recording of patient information
• Consults with Doctors as required to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Assists with examinations, procedures, prescription refills, and other processes related to patient care.
• Actively share ideas in a constructive and positive manner by listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others.
• Keep commitments and keep direct supervisor informed of work progress, timetables, and issues.
• Advocate and assist in maintaining a clean, neat, and cheerful environment where our patients feel comfortable.
• Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal and other regulations
• Protects confidentiality of patient's Personal Health Information
• Utilizes time and resources effectively to promote quality and cost outcomes
• Assures accuracy of patient charges and directs patients appropriately with billing-related issues or pre-certification needs.
• Follows work attendance policies; maintains consistent attendance with no unexcused absence
• Maintains an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with Company policies
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelors Degree
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Demonstrates leadership activities; able to work under stressful situation; and possesses well developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Membership is a professional nursing organization desired
• Willing to act and eager to adopt new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Participate in the implementation of patient education and clinical support programs
• Patient-focused approach
• Good counseling and organizational skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Flexible, team player, and critical thinker.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.