Registered Nurse, Ophthalmology Retina Clinic at Trinity Health

Maywood, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Apr, 26

Salary

48.84

Posted On

25 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Leadership, Patient Triage, Urgent Care, Pre-Procedure Education, Post-Procedure Education, Infection Prevention, Injection Safety, Care Coordination

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Great opportunity for a Registered Nurse, RN professional to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Loyola University Medical Center is located approximately 30 minutes from Downtown Chicago! Position Summary: Step into a fast‑paced, high‑impact role where your expertise can truly protect patients’ sight. The Ophthalmic (Retina) Nurse is an essential member of our retina care team, supporting patients with serious, vision‑threatening conditions such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vascular disorders. These high‑acuity patients depend on timely diagnostics, urgent interventions, and close follow‑up—and you’ll be at the center of it all. What you will do: In this role, you’ll bring clinical leadership to one of the busiest and most specialized areas of ophthalmology. You will ensure safe, efficient, and seamless care by: Upholding strict injection‑safety and infection‑prevention standards Managing complex patient triage and urgent care needs Providing clear, compassionate pre‑ and post‑procedure education Coordinating care for high‑risk retina patients who require frequent monitoring Your work directly prevents vision loss, enhances patient experience, and ensures the department maintains top-tier clinical and regulatory standards. Without this role, patient wait times increase, provider productivity declines, and the quality of retina care is compromised—highlighting how crucial you are to the success of the team. We offer our RNs: Benefits from Day One Career Development Tuition Reimbursement On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC) Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification) Referral Rewards What you will need: A Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing is required - BSN or ADN BLS provider (accredited by the American Heart Association) required prior to hire Current Registered Nurse License State of Illinois 1-2 years of previous experience in a clinical setting. Compensation: Salary Range: $29.78 - $48.84 per hour Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will provide clinical leadership in a specialized ophthalmology setting, ensuring safe and efficient patient care. Responsibilities include managing patient triage, providing education, and coordinating care for high-risk retina patients.