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I am trying to redefine and redesign the utilization of RNs in a large AMC Opthamalogy Clinic. Opthamalogy Technicians are used in most procedures with the RNs doing desktop work, including pre-authorizations and prescription renewals. Can anyone give me an idea of how the RN is best utilized in there experience?

Thanks so much!

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Lisa Govoni
Clinical Nursing Director
Tufts Medical Center
Upton MA
(978)758-0693
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Hi,

I worked as an RN in an ophthalmology clinic for years, as well as the OR charge and eventually director for the ASC owned by the ophthalmologist. In the clinic, I was used for tasks unique to the scope of a RN - provide education on diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, glaucoma, and other common diagnoses, perform triage for symptom based calls, and also start IVs for contrast needed with fluorescein angiography. Hope this helps! 

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Chelsea Campbell BSN CPHQ RN AMB-BC MBA-HCM
chelseacams23@gmail.com
Quality Manager
University of Colorado
Erie CO
(512)820-6235
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-21-2023 11:30
From: Lisa Govoni
Subject: Role of RNs in Opthamalogy Clinic

I am trying to redefine and redesign the utilization of RNs in a large AMC Opthamalogy Clinic. Opthamalogy Technicians are used in most procedures with the RNs doing desktop work, including pre-authorizations and prescription renewals. Can anyone give me an idea of how the RN is best utilized in there experience?

Thanks so much!

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Lisa Govoni
Clinical Nursing Director
Tufts Medical Center
Upton MA
(978)758-0693
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