Staff Nurse

1. Patient Assessment & Preparation

• Conduct preliminary vision tests, including visual acuity, tonometry, and field of vision screenings.
• Administer prescribed ocular medications, such as dilating drops and topical anesthetics, prior to the doctor's examination.
• Record detailed patient medical histories and document current symptoms in the electronic medical records (EMR) system.

2. Surgical & Procedure Assistance

• Prepare operating theaters (OT) and minor procedure rooms, ensuring all specific ophthalmic instruments are sterile and ready.
• Assist ophthalmologists directly during minor procedures and major eye surgeries (e.g., cataract removal, LASIK, vitrectomies).
• Monitor patient vital signs and comfort levels before, during, and immediately after procedures.

3. Patient Education & Care

• Counsel patients and their families on pre-operative requirements and post-operative care instructions.
• Demonstrate the correct technique for self-administering eye drops and ointments.
• Triage post-operative concerns and escalate emergency symptoms to the consulting doctor.

4. Equipment Management & Compliance

• Perform routine maintenance and sterilization of delicate diagnostic and surgical eye equipment.
• Maintain strict adherence to clinical infection control protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Manage inventory for the nursing station, ensuring adequate stock of lenses, surgical supplies, and medications.