• Application Deadline:
• Position: Ophthalmic Nurse


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 1 year


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  

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.