RN - Dermatology Clinic

Responsibilities Participates in the care of patients under the supervision of the manager/director and collaborates with other members of the healthcare team; measures and records vital signs per departmental policy and patient age; identifies abnormal values and reports findings to the appropriate medical provider. Assists with clinic flow, including patient arrival, patient procedures, scheduling new and follow-up appointments, and ensuring a smooth patient exit. Prepares patients for examination, treatment, and/or procedures. Observes patients for signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect and reports immediately in accordance with policy. Recognizes emergencies and responds appropriately according to organizational policy and procedure. Performs non‑complex procedures, such as simple dressing changes, based on clinic policy and documented competency. Provides comfort to patients, considering age and special needs. Prepares equipment, tests equipment for safety prior to use, cleans, and disinfects equipment according to hospital policy. Administers prescribed medication and/or vaccinations via ordered route, following department policy. Collects, prepares, and secures specimens for point‑of‑care testing or transport when necessary; may perform point‑of‑care testing per Laboratory Point of Care Testing Guidelines. Maintains medication inventory, disposes of expired medications properly, stores medications per policy, and ensures safety with multi‑dose vials and containers. Maintains refrigerator/freezer monitoring logs to ensure proper storage of all medications and vaccines. Documents clinical tasks, testing, and procedures in the patient medical record per departmental guidelines; completes paperwork, including documentation of waived testing quality control procedures. Maintains privacy of patient personal health information by ensuring computer screens are secure when staff are absent. Uses the Electronic Medical Record to obtain laboratory and radiology results, access medical records, update patient demographics, and schedule follow‑up appointments. Prepares safety reports when warranted or as directed by the clinic manager/designee. Assists others with information, direction, or help as required; consults and keeps the clinic manager informed of activities, requirements, and problems; maintains strict patient confidentiality. Assists with compliance to safety, environmental, infection control, quality improvement, and other regulatory standards; ensures patient safety during clinic visits; maintains a clean clinic working environment; implements standard and transmission‑based precautions, performs hand hygiene, and reports safety hazards or violations to the clinic manager or designee; participates in quality improvement processes, including QAPI projects and EOC rounds. Participates in clinic preparation by gathering appropriate clinical documentation for review by the medical provider or licensed practitioner; operates equipment such as computers, printers, scanners, and fax machines; obtains medical records from outside facilities when needed; scans outside correspondence into the electronic medical record; answers the telephone and routes calls promptly to the appropriate person. Minimum Qualifications Valid license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing in Louisiana. American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification. Reporting Relationships Does this position formally supervise employees? No Work Shift Days (United States of America) The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr LCMC Health