Job Openings at St. Edmund's Eye Hospital

Job Description

St. Edmund's is a premier clinic and hospital established in 1966 to provide ophthalmologic care in Nigeria.

The Ophthalmic Nurse works directly with Surgeons and hospital staff to assist with Ophthalmologyprocedures and clinicals, administer medications, prepare and assist with surgeries and educate patients. They provide optimum care to patients before, during, and after surgery which includes assessment, preparation, intervention, and evaluation while maintaining patient privacy.

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 in Nursing
• 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

NOTE: IDEAL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE CLOSE PROXIMITY TO SURULERE, LAGOS.

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St. Edmund's is a premier clinic and hospital established in 1966 to provide ophthalmologic care in Nigeria.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform thorough routine eye inspections including visual acuity measurement, refractions, Eye pressure measurement and so on
• Identify patient’s visual alertness, field of vision, and hand-eye coordination.
• Diagnose sight problems, such as nearsightedness and color blindness.
• Promote eye health by teaching patients about proper eye care techniques.
• Prescribe corrective lenses and medications
• Contact lens fitting and Focimeter use
• Take detailed medical histories for all patients, including current and past prescription medications
• Provide pre-and postoperative care to patients undergoing eye surgery—for example, examining a patient’s eyes the day after surgery
• Clearly document diagnosis and treatment plan, including referrals, therapeutic prescriptions and long-term medical management, in patients’ charts
• Maintain communication with Nurses and support staff in order to optimize quality clinical care and service
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree
• Current license to operate
• Demonstrates leadership qualities
• Able to work under stressful situation
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Participate in the implementation of patient education, clinical support and community outreach programs
• Must be able to evaluate the results of a variety of diagnostic tests and decide on the best course of treatment for a patient
• Must be able to clearly explain eye care instructions to their patients, as well as answer patients’ questions.
• Customer service oriented with excellent analytical and communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of eye-related disorders, conditions, and treatment
• Flexible, team player, and critical thinker

Must have close proximity to Surulere.