Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse Laser and Skin Surgery Center of NY

　　Busy Dermatology and Cosmetic practice seeking a highly motivated nurse to assist in outstanding care to our patients. We are one of the premier cosmetic dermatology centers in the nation and view patient safety and customer service of the upmost importance.  May need to provide concierge services in addition to typical nursing responsibilities such as meet and greet the patient on arrival and escort patients in an out of patient rooms, serve water, coffee as requested etc.

　　Importantly, this position is not for a nurse looking to treat patients independently but instead to assist board certified dermatologists perform procedures.

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　*Duties may include but are not limited to all or some of the following.

　　Patient Care

　　Responsible for assisting the physician (s) in the care of patients to assure optimal medical care. Serves as a liaison between patient and doctor

　　Prepares patient for physical examination/surgery

　　Assists physician(s) in the physical examination/surgery of the patient

　　Takes patient histories. Obtains and documents information relating to drug allergies in prominent place on the label located on the front of the chart and on the patient history form

　　Prepares patients for surgical procedures

　　Sets up surgical room for appropriate procedure (s)

　　Assists physician (s) with surgical procedure (s)

　　Obtains patient consent form/authorization before surgery

　　Responsible for patient education. Hands out educational pamphlets, gives care instructions verbally. Hands out postoperative instruction sheets and preoperative instruction sheets

　　Answers patient questions on telephone and take written notes of conversation

　　Gives injections/local anesthesia per physician(s) instruction

　　Maintains clean, safe, and well stocked examination rooms for patient care at all times. Participates in monthly inventory counts as needed

　　Keeps necessary logs documentation for patient recalls

　　Photographing and recording patient photographs

　　Postoperative calls and liaison between physician (s) and patient

　　Other duties, as deemed necessary

　　GENERAL DUTIES

　　Assist in general housekeeping duties including weekly scrub down of all patient examination rooms, etc.

　　Preceptor to new nursing personnel, as needed

　　Sterilizes surgical instruments using appropriate method, e.g., steam, chemical, ultrasound, etc...

　　Assist in scheduling patients for lab tests with outside diagnostic centers or hospitals

　　Completion/closing of Charts in medical record as appropriate

　　Calls in prescriptions per physician(s) instruction

　　Must attend staff meetings and scheduled in-service programs

　　Regularly organize drugs and regularly properly dispose of expired drug samples

　　Orders medical/surgical supplies as necessary to maintain a well-stocked clinical area as instructed by supervisor

　　Always maintain a professional appearance

　　Arrive at work on time, as scheduled

　　JOB RELATIONSHIP

　　Supervises other employees as needed

　　QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

　　Graduation form RN/LPN Program

　　Current CPR & BCLS certification

　　Current license or certification

　　Continuing education activity

　　Positive, welcoming, and can-do attitude with patients and other practice team members

　　A minimum of 5 years of experience working in a physician’s office. Dermatology experience preferred

　　Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

　　Detail-oriented and a team player

　　Computer Proficiency and superior keyboarding skills (approximately 55 wpm)

　　Flexible/adaptable nature to work in a fast paced and continuously evolving environment

　　Passion for helping others in a healthcare environment

　　Ability to effectively interact with providers, patients, and other staff members

　　Electronic Medica Records, (EMR) experience preferred

　　Dermatology or laser training preferred

　　We offer competitive pay and full slate of benefits that includes:

　　Medical

　　Dental

　　Vision

　　Paid Time Off

　　Life Insurance

　　401k(k)

　　Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

　　Flexible Spending Accounts

　　Salary: $38-$41/Hour

　　ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

　　This position will require long shifts, weekend (will depend on schedule necessary at facility), closing, and opening shifts. Must work on-site.

　　As businesses change from time to time so may your job description. We reserve the right to change your job description based on the needs of the practice.

　　Physical Requirements

　　Ability to sit and stand for periods of time. Heavy computer use required. This role may require from time to time lifting heavy objects on a regular basis, doing repetitive tasks with few breaks, and requiring light cleaning.

　　Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex (including pregnancy), childbirth or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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