Dermatology Nurse

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team at Schweiger Dermatology Group. As a Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care and contributing to the success of our practice.

The Registered Nurse will assist the physician in medical, cosmetic, and laser procedures. This is a full-time position, requiring 30+ hours of work per week, with availability Monday through Friday during business hours of 7:30am-5:30pm. Open flexibility to help cover in a team environment is needed.

• Promote a professional and welcoming atmosphere that enhances the quality of service and care offered to patients and providers.
• Have a thorough working knowledge of all standard operating protocols and policies that pertain to the clinical department.
• Assist the physician in Mohs surgery, medical, cosmetic, allergy, and/or laser procedures.
• Prep surgical/exam rooms for all procedures and properly clean exam rooms after every visit.
• Properly assist provider in recording prescribed treatments, medications, lab requisitions, biopsies, cultures, photos, prescriptions, prior authorization, obtaining consents, and/or procedures within established guidelines.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Conduct pre- and post-operative education with patients.
• Serve as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team.
• Takes and monitors patients' vital signs.
• Ensures that the correct procedure is being performed on the correct patient.
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, and/or through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
• Provides accurate care and handling of specimens.
• Observes and enforces strict standards of asepsis.
• Selects and handles instruments and supplies used for the operation, passing them to surgeon.
• Cleans OR, cleans/sterilizes instruments (autoclave) post-surgery.
• Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
• Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol.
• Assists with suturing patients after the surgery, including but not limited to helping to control bleeding and providing wound exposure.
• Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
• Monitors patients' physical and emotional well-being throughout the care continuum and provides basic, bedside care.
• Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their post-treatment home care needs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation.
• Working knowledge and application of HIPAA & OSHA compliance.
• May be asked to do additional tasks for office and patient care when working in office as needed.

• Prior experience working in an outpatient surgery clinical environment strongly preferred.
• Current and active RN License with no restrictions.
• Experience using EMR software and patient scheduling systems preferred.
• If in allergy field and/or office, experience with allergy testing (skin prick, patch, and spirometry) preferred.
• Must be computer savvy and familiar with Outlook.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Excellent patient relations and customer services skills.
• Strong follow-up skills and ownership/accountability.
• Must be professional, reliable, and dedicated employee.
• Open availability to work during office and/or scheduled hours.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA & OSHA compliance.

Schweiger Dermatology Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring process with applicants, whether internal or external, because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other class per local, state or federal law.

Schweiger Dermatology Group does not require vaccination for COVID-19 in order to be considered for employment; however, some state guidelines may require that we keep record of your vaccination status on file.