Registered Nurse, Ophthalmology Retina Clinic

Overview

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!

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!

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.

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.

• Benefits from Day One
• Career Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
• Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)
• Referral Rewards

• 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.

Salary Range: $31.62 - $50.79/hr 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.

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.