Registered Nurse-Outpatient Ophthalmology

The Miami VA Healthcare System's Nursing Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse-Outpatient Ophthalmology. Our ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program.

The Outpatient (Ophthalmology) Staff Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based outpatient care to patients with oversight of oversight of unlicensed assistive personnel {UAP) as appropriate to the setting. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of patient care, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction. Duties include but are not limited to: Assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and enhance outcomes utilization. Provides nursing care tor the patients in the eye clinic and assists providers with minor procedures. The nurse participates in time-outs with providers. Provides training to patients on proper administration of topical medications to improve compliance with prescribed therapy. Checks vital signs for preoperative assessments, reviews eye medication administration instructions as per plan of care and/or orders, assists nurse practitioner and/or physician assistant with coordination of schedule and provides preoperative instructions given to the patient. Follows up with postoperative patients via telephone to improve compliance. Follows-up on patient's condition at 1 week or other appropriate interval after surgery to review treatment plan and reinforce regimens. Coordinate plan of care with provider and patient. Prepares patients and assists with examinations, procedures and treatments. Nurtures a compassionate environment by providing psychological support. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 730am-4pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).