License Practical Nurse- Mohs (Part Time)

Licensed Practical Nurse - Mohs

Schweiger is one of the leading dermatology practices in the country with over 580+ healthcare providers and over 170+ offices in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, and California. Schweiger provides medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology and allergy services with over 2.5 million patient visits annually. Our mission is to create the Ultimate Patient Experience and a great working environment for our providers, support staff and all team members. Schweiger has been included in the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America list for seven consecutive years. Schweiger has also received Great Place to Work certification.

Job Summary: Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse - Mohs at our Monroe Office. The Licensed Practical Nurse - Mohs will provide a high level of general care and education to patients by using their knowledge and skills to promote the goal of The Ultimate Patient Experience.

Schedule: Part time, 20+ hours. Availability Monday through Friday with rotating Saturdays within operating hours of 7:00am - 7:30pm. Open flexibility to help cover in a team environment is needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Promote a professional and welcoming atmosphere that enhances the quality of service and care offered to patients and for respective provider.
• Have a thorough working knowledge of all standard operating protocol and policies that pertain to the clinical department.
• Have thorough knowledge of all clinical treatments to appropriately care for the patient's needs. Proficient in pre-care and post-care treatment instructions. Fully understands provider to patient flow and anticipates provider's next steps to the best of their ability.
• Complete all SDGU and required training and continued education opportunities within the allotted time frame.
• Assist the physician in Mohs surgery, medical, cosmetic, allergy, and/or laser procedures. Preps surgical/exam rooms for all procedures and properly cleans exam rooms after every visit.
• Properly assists provider in recording prescribed treatments, medications, lab requisitions, biopsies, cultures, photos, prescriptions, prior authorization, obtaining consents, and/or procedures within established guidelines.
• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Conducts pre- and post-operative education with patients.
• Serves 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.
• Preps operating room for patient/procedure and inventories all items both pre- and post-surgery.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor on an as needed basis.

Qualifications

• Pass the NCLEX-PN or state approved comparison.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Active LPN license in the state working in.
• Prior experience working in an outpatient surgery clinical environment strongly preferred.
• 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 stills 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

Travel

From time to time, operational business needs (e.g. training sessions, emergency coverage issues, etc.) may require employee travel to alternate locations within a reasonable distance based upon GM or RM discretion.

Work Environment

• This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an employee.
• This job operates in a professional work environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to talk; hear; see; stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Pay Range $25-$31.5

Schweiger, 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 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.