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Job TitleOptometric Prescreener

                        

LocationCleveland

                    

FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

DepartmentCole Eye Clinic/Support-Main Campus Hospital

                      

Job CodeC99922

                     

ShiftDays

                       

Schedule7:30am-4:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye’s surgical facility is designed to have all preoperative testing in one location and has 5 operating rooms that incorporate the latest equipment to perform safe and effective eye surgery. A caregiver in this role supports the delivery of eye care by performing pre-exam tests such as auto-refraction, lensometry, intraocular pressure checks, and ocular imaging. Responsibilities include collecting patient medical and vision histories, verifying visual acuity, entering data into electronic health records, and maintaining exam room cleanliness and supply levels. This position may also administer eye drops as directed by the optometrist and assist with front desk coordination. 

A caregiver in this position works weekdays, 7:30am – 4:00pm. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

Provide professional nursing care in an ambulatory setting.  

Assess health status, complete nursing assessments, perform telephone triage and establish care plans.  

Administer medications and treatments.  

Initiate CPR and other emergency measures.  

Notify the physician and/or Licensed Independent Provider (LIP) of abnormal findings. 

Assist with specialized diagnostic procedures, therapeutic procedures and specialized patient care equipment. 

Develop, evaluate, adapt and document health education and provide it to patients and families.  

Cover other nursing roles within the department.  

Travel within the region to support physician clinics and surgical procedures, as needed. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.  

Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).  

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA). 

One year of recent experience as an RN.  

Will consider LPN, Medical Assistant and/or other unlicensed clinical healthcare experience in substitution of RN experience if applicant is a current Cleveland Clinic caregiver in an ambulatory setting transferring into an RN role but remaining in the same current ambulatory Cleveland Clinic setting OR a current Cleveland Clinic caregiver in a clinical role within the same specialty area transferring into an ambulatory area.  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN).  

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Work Experience:

Minimum of one year experience in an optometry and/or ophthalmic setting providing direct patient care.

Additional formal education or training in optometry and/or ophthalmology may substitute for some or all of the stated experience.

Physical Requirements:

Manual dexterity to operate office equipment and PC.

Ability to lift and transport up to 25 pounds.

May require extended periods of standing, walking or sitting.

Visual acuity, including the ability to distinguish colors.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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