Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology Clinic
***$2,000 Sign On Bonus***
Shift Details:
40 hrs/wk
Monday - Friday; No weekends or holidays
8am - 5pm
Department Highlight:
At Truhlsen Eye Institute, you will gain specialized knowledge and expertise, leading to a more focused and rewarding career. All colleagues in our clinic have the opportunity to work closely and build relationships with their patients. We create a lasting positive impact with our patients and play a vital role in ensuring that our patients receive the best possible eye care.
The Truhlsen Eye Institute is the only institute in the region with a full complement of ophthalmology subspecialists including cornea, retina, uveitis, neuro-ophthalmology, dry eye, glaucoma, ocular oncology and ocular plastic surgery. We offer the latest treatments and technology, as well as access to some of the leading eye-care specialists in the country. We also feature state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical equipment, including adaptive optics, light adjustable lenses, laser-assisted cataract surgery and laser refractive surgery used for patient care.
Learn more about our dynamic work and apply to join our team!
Why Nebraska Medicine:
Our shared values reflect who we are and why we're here and include, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage and Healing.
- Competitive Benefits including retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition reimbursement
- Lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care
- Forbes Magazine recognizes us in their list of American's top employers and the best employer in Nebraska
Job Description:
Provide and coordinate delivery of clinical resources to assure safe, high quality patient care and ensure continuity of care. Perform duties in an environment of care where the needs of a patient are short term, non-acute, and non-life threatening.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required unless candidate meets all of the factors to qualify for
Exception A or Exception B*.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills required.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and flexibility required.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification endorsed by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) department dependent required.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Based on position, prior experience in patient nursing, specialty/primary care clinic and/or telephonics preferred.
• Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel preferred.
• Proficient with use of email applications preferred.
• Experience with EPIC or other electronic medical records preferred.
• Specific to the Medical Call Center department; multi-state license preferred.
*Exception details:
EXCEPTION A: Candidate must meet all of the following: (1) has current experience directly applicable to position; (2) is deemed the best candidate for the position; and (3) written approval to hire a candidate without a BSN is received from the appropriate levels of operational leadership, nursing professional practice leadership and the Chief Nursing Officer. If a candidate is hired without a BSN after meeting these criteria, the candidate must either have 30 years of experience directly applicable to the position or sign a written agreement consenting to obtain a BSN within four years from his/her hire date.
EXCEPTION B: Candidate must meet all of the following: (1) is currently employed by Nebraska Medicine, or is eligible for rehire into a benefit eligible employment status at Nebraska Medicine within 364 days of the previous termination date; (2) hired by Nebraska Medicine before November 21, 2014, or hired by an entity acquired by Nebraska Medicine if the employee was hired before the acquisition; (3) has experience directly applicable to position; and (4) currently hold a Registered Nursing License.
Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans' status.