Registered Nursing / LPN Full-Time / 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. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America list for seven consecutive years. 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.

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. 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.

Serves as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team.

Preps operating room for patient/procedure and inventories all items both pre- and post-surgery.

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.

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.

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.

Excellent patient relations and customer services skills.

Open availability to work during office and/or scheduled hours.

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.

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 role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

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.

Schweiger Dermatology Group