Ophthalmic Nurse at St. Edmund’s Eye Hospital

St Edmund’s is a premier clinic and hospital established in 1965 to provide ophthalmology care in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 

 

Job Title: Ophthalmic Nurse

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• The Ophthalmic Nurse work directly with Surgeons and hospital staff to assist with Ophthalmological procedures and clinicals.

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


• 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


• 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.


• 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)


• 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


• Demonstrates leadership activities; able to work under stressful situation; and possesses well developed verbal and written communication skills


• Membership in a professional nursing organization is desired


• Willingness to act and eager to adopt new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm

 

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@hrexng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email

 

Application Deadline  25th June, 2020.

source: https://jobcenternigeria.com/ophthalmic-nurse-at-st-edmunds-eye-hospital/