We seek to hire a Full time, preferably experienced, Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Nurse. Individuals with prior experience assisting in Minor skin surgery procedures in a busy dermatology surgery practice are encouraged to apply.
New Graduates are welcome to apply.
The position initially will be 5 days per week Monday-Friday full time or 3 days part time.
We value individuals who are knowledgeable and hardworking, dedicated team players, compassionate care providers, computer savvy and good communicators.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred knowledge and experience with Mohs Surgery
Should have a thorough working knowledge of surgical and aseptic technique.
Preferred experience in an outpatient Medical Dermatology office setting.
Preferred experience with injecting local anesthetic and electrocautery.
Good knowledge and prior work experience with an electronic EMR (preferably Accuro) highly desirable.
Applicants must have an active license in good standing with CLNPA
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be BLS and CPR certified
RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:
Record accurate office visit notes, complications, incidents, timely documentation of counts, etc.
Assure patient exam rooms are properly cleaned and that appropriate supplies and equipment are available in each room.
Prepare instrument trays and supplies in sterile and non-sterile setting.
Prepare lidocaine syringes for the session.
Escort patients into exam room and assist onto exam tables.
Take patient history, including vital signs when necessary, make complete and accurate chart notes in EHR.
Provide assistance to physician during Mohs surgeries, as requested within your scope of license. This includes but is not limited to administering local anesthetic and performing electrocautery.
Assist with application of all dressings.
Prepare and record all biopsies/cultures to labs upon diagnosis, document in log, advise physician, and patient if noted by physician.
Perform direct terminal cleaning activities at the end of the day.
Return telephone calls to patients, and make appropriate documentation in the patient chart.
Respond to pharmacy telephone calls and faxes relating to patient medications and make appropriate documentation in patient chart.
Maintain appropriate inventory of supplies and medications.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
- Nursing license (required)
- CPR Certification (required)
- LPN (required)
Work Location: In person
