Entry Level Registered Nurse

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