Lead Nurse Role at Family-Friendly Naperville Clinic!
Company: NurseRecruiter
Location: Naperville
Posted on: July 15, 2025
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Job Description:
RN at Grassi Retina Join a dynamic and friendly team as a Lead
Nurse at a reputable clinic in Naperville, focusing on complex
retinal conditions. This permanent position offers a chance to
oversee daily operations, train staff, and enhance patient care
during standard clinic hours, with no night shifts. You’ll leverage
your active RN license in Illinois and strong organizational skills
to deliver exceptional service while collaborating with a
passionate team dedicated to quality healthcare and supportive
patient relationships. Work Hours: Standard clinic hours are 8:00
AM – 6:00 PM, with variations based on patient volume and
emergencies. No nights. Closed on Sundays and most major holidays.
Salary: Competitive pay, commensurate with experience and
certifications Benefits: Profit-sharing available after 1 year
Health Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) The Registered Nurse (RN) will
take a leadership role within our clinical team. This position
requires a strong medical background due to the complex nature of
retinal conditions, which are often associated with underlying
medical issues. The RN will work closely with the Nurse Clinic
Director and other staff to oversee the daily operations of the
clinic, ensuring that all functions are executed with
professionalism and efficiency. Key responsibilities include
patient care, training, supervising clinical staff, and ensuring
the smooth flow of the clinic. Key Responsibilities: Assist with
Intravitreal Injections (IVIs), and minor in-office procedures such
as lasers, photodynamic therapy, and pneumatic retinopexy. Prepare
patients for exams and procedures. Evaluate and record visual
acuity and other ocular functions. Train and educate clinical staff
on patient care, procedures, and medical protocols. Oversee the
collection of patient medical histories and ensure proper
documentation in the EHR. Administer medications, including
epinephrine, Benadryl, fluorescein, and indocyanine green dye.
Perform diagnostic tests such as angiograms and ultrasounds. Triage
and manage patient communications, both during in-office visits and
follow-ups. Ensure timely patient flow through appointments,
minimizing wait times and optimizing clinic efficiency. Proof and
review charts for new, follow-up, and PRN (as needed) patients
prior to referring them to other healthcare providers. Supervise,
mentor, and manage the clinical staff, ensuring optimal performance
and adherence to clinic protocols. Schedule daily staffing to
ensure adequate coverage based on patient volume. Review and
approve time-off requests for clinical staff. Interview candidates
for the Grassi Retina Gap Year Internship (GRGYI) program. Conduct
1-on-1 meetings with clinical staff to provide feedback, offer
support, and address any issues. Collaborate with the Office
Manager to order medical supplies and ensure proper inventory.
Manage clinic flow and maintain equipment, including coordinating
maintenance and service as needed. Maintain appropriate
staff-to-patient ratios to ensure quality care. Coordinate on-call
schedules for clinical staff. Michael A. Grassi is one of the
nation's leading medical retina specialists whose expertise
includes the diagnosis and treatment of age-related macular
degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. As an expert practitioner
and academic in complex and rare retinal disease, Dr. Grassi
provides quality care, every step of the way. We are a
patient-centered practice and are here to make you feel as valued
and important as you are. Patients appreciate our on-time
appointments and customized treatments while making sure they feel
heard.
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