Registered Nurse (RN) - Dermatology na Tareen Dermatology PA

Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)

Department: Clinical Operations

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full Time

Pay Range: $40-$47 per hour, commensurate with experience 

Schedule: Monday - Friday (Day Shift)

No weekends or holidays

Location(s): We currently have openings at all of our locations - Roseville, Maplewood, Eagan, Hudson (WI), Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, Lindstrom, and Sandstone.  

Mission Statement:

The mission for Tareen Dermatology is to provide compassionate, state of the art dermatologic care to each patient with an emphasis on early diagnosis, patient education, and comprehensive skincare.

Our Vision is to exceed the patient’s expectations by providing individualized, expert, and ethical care. We seek to be a leader in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology and to always give back through service in our community.

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) will work closely with dermatologists and other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care and ensure a positive experience for every patient.

This position is ideal for both experienced RNs and recent graduates who have a strong interest in dermatology and aesthetics. Comprehensive on-the-job training is provided in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for dermatology exams and procedures by reviewing medical history and addressing patient concerns.
• Accompanies provider into the patient examination room in order to transcribe a history and physical exam, and documents accurately the provider’s encounter with the patient.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Acts as liaison between providers and support staff; mediating issues and problems as necessary.
• Generates and submits orders as directed by the provider. Provide direct assistance to physicians with surgical and medical procedures, such as excisions, skin biopsies, wart treatments, cosmetic treatments, injectables, etc.
• Assist providers during Mohs micrographic surgery, including patient preparation, instrumentation, tissue handling, and performing suturing and wound closure as delegated by the provider.
• Perform wound care, and provide patient education on treatment plans, medication use, and post-procedure care.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Contacts patients to review pathology results and provides clinical triage and follow-up as appropriate.
• Perform telephone and electronic triage for patient concerns, coordinating care and communicating with providers as needed
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensure compliance with infection control, safety, and clinic protocols.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education to support best practices in dermatologic care.
• Provide patient education including treatment plans, prescribed medication, and pre- and post- treatment care guidance.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Compassionate and professional demeanor with excellent communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn new procedures and expand dermatology-specific skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive team.
• Flexibility to travel between clinic locations as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program (Associate or Bachelors degree in nursing required)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Minnesota.
• Previous experience in dermatology, plastic surgery, or another outpatient specialty is preferred but not required.
• New graduates with an interest in dermatology are encouraged to apply - full training provided.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a clinic setting.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk, hear and smell. The employee must be able to lift or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits:

Paid Time Off

401 (k)

401 (k) matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee assistant program

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays