SSM Health·Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Provide direct nursing care and support for patients with complex retinal conditions in a specialty ophthalmology practice. Coordinate care across disciplines, implement patient care plans, and assist with clinical triage and medication support.
It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-SSM Health Outpatient Center-Sun Prairie Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Join our Eye Care team at the Sun Prairie Outpatient Center as a Registered Nurse supporting our Retina specialty practice.
In this role, you will partner closely with ophthalmologists, advanced practice providers, ophthalmic technicians, and care teams to provide compassionate, high-quality care for patients with complex retinal conditions, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vascular diseases.
The RN plays a vital role in patient education, clinical triage, care coordination, medication and injection support, and ensuring a seamless patient experience throughout the continuum of care.
This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative specialty environment where you can make a meaningful difference in preserving and improving patients' vision and quality of life.
Job Summary: Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Implements and monitors patient care plans.
Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
May round with physician in an inpatient setting.
Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model.
Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
EXPERIENCE No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
Constant standing and walking.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional driving.
Rare crawling and running.
Required professional license and/Or certifications
Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license and BLS HCP certification. No prior experience is required for this position.
Market context
In Wisconsin, CNA openings are often driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and other patient-care settings. These roles can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with current state certification, though some will also consider applicants who have completed a 75-hour training program and are awaiting the state exam. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and availability before applying.