Mohs RN

The nurse performs a variety of tasks to assist the Surgeons in providing patient care, including escorting patients to exam rooms, assisting with surgeries, checking vital signs, and coordinating ongoing care. Under the medical direction of the clinic physicians and the general administrative direction of the clinic manager:

Job Responsibilities, clinical:

• Intake for surgical patients and return patients
• Prepare patients for physical exam/surgery
• Preparing patients for Mohs layers and reconstructive surgery
• Assisting surgeons with Mohs surgery and reconstructive surgery
• Assists with procedures and demonstrates current knowledge and skill in nursing practice to ensure safe and effective care for the patient population.
• Responsible for patient education including handing out educational pamphlets, giving verbal instructions, explaining and recommending products, discussing medications and wound care and answering patient questions
• Providing post-op care to return patients
• Surgical instrument processing
• Prepare for the day’s activities by checking schedules and preparing rooms for patient use i.e. clean, organize and stock rooms with necessary equipment and supplies

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work under time pressures in a busy clinic/office environment
• Must be able to react quickly and immediately respond to emergencies
• Must be able to lift, push/pull and carry 15lbs
• Must be able to reach for objects by extending arms and able to stay in one position for periods of time
• Must maintain attention to detail over extended period of time

Work Schedule:

• 32-40 hours per week
• Follow the surgeon between Mohs surgical appointments and follow-up appointments
• Typical working days could be Monday-Friday with normal business hours. You'll have a set schedule.

What we offer:

• Benefits (health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability (for full-time employees), 401k with employer match (for part-time and full-time employees)
• PTO and 8 paid holidays
• Ability to work with the prior President of the American Academy of Dermatology/AADA, Dr. George Hruza
• Employee discounts on cosmetic procedures and products

Qualifications:

• Current and active RN license in the state of MO with no restrictions
• 2 years Prior experience in outpatient surgery clinic setting
• Demonstrated ability or experience in patient flow management and confidential management of patient health information
• Ability to provide services to patients in a warm, professional manner
• Dermatology experience a plus
• Ideal candidate will have a strong interest in the dermatology field and a passion for building relationships with their patients
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate with clarity both verbally and in writing
• HIPAA & Provider Compliance
• EMR documentation
• Demonstrates a commitment to USS’ values and professionalism through appropriate conduct at all times
• Proven competencies/skills: analytical, problem solving, clinical/technical, patient/customer service orientation and bedside manner, interpersonal and written communications, thoroughness and teamwork.

Required

RN License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)