Clinic Nurse or LPN, Ophthalmology in Carter Lake, IA

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)

Clinic Nurse or LPN - Ophthalmology
• **$2,000 Sign On Bonus for Clinic Nurse - Must Meet Eligibility***

Shift Details:

40 hrs/wk

Monday - Friday

8am - 5pm

Position Highlight:

Join a nationally recognized team at the Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute, where we provide advanced, compassionate care to more than 20,000 patients each year. As a Clinic Nurse or LPN in our ophthalmology clinic, you’ll play a vital role in supporting patient care across a full spectrum of eye conditions—from routine vision checks and diabetic eye care to complex diagnoses like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and ocular oncology. You’ll work alongside subspecialty ophthalmologists and optometrists, assist with in-clinic procedures, provide patient education, and support cutting-edge diagnostics and treatments using some of the most advanced technology in the region. If you're looking for a dynamic, team-centered role where you can make a direct impact on visual health, this is your opportunity to help patients see a brighter future.

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?
• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

LPN:

Provide nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) scope of practice for achievement of the patient's plan of care in conjunction with the registered nurse and/or medical staff.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited school/college of nursing required.

• Demonstrate effective communication skills required.

• Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork and flexibility required.

• Currently licensed as a practical nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a physician's office preferred. Experience in setting related to clinic setting preferred.

• Proficiency in secondary language preferred.

• Participate in performance improvement activities preferred.

Clinic Nurse:

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:
• Associate's in nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma required.

• 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.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or 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.

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.