Central Connecticut Dermatology Mohs surgery RN or LPN. Primary locations for this position are Cromwell, CT and Bloomfield, CT. The weekly schedule is Monday/Wednesday in Bloomfield and Tuesday/Thursday in Cromwell. Must be willing to work in both office locations.
This position is responsible for providing nursing care to patients undergoing dermatologic and Mohs surgery. This includes pre-procedure patient evaluations, assisting in surgery, and post-procedure patient and family teaching in a safe and quality-focused environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform initial assessment and evaluation of the patient including vital signs.
- Provide pre-procedure and post-procedure teaching for both the patient and the family members
- Provide assistance during surgery or other procedures as indicated by the physician
- For skin surgery: prepare the patient for their procedure by prepping the area, draping with sterile drapes, setting up a clean tray with local anesthesia, preparing instruments with sterile technique. Scrub in as an assistant to the surgeon when necessary.
- Prepare and administer medications to the patients including but not limited to local anesthesia, oral antibiotics and oral anxiolytics.
- Maintain appropriate records and documentation for all medications administered under physician direction
- Ability to utilize the EHR (EMA) for daily tasks and for documentation as directed by the physician
- Transporting tissue to the Mohs laboratory.
- Under physician direction authorize medication refills
- Under physician supervision, return patient calls and relay appropriate information to the supervising physician.
- Correctly disposes of infection waste and biohazard materials
- Schedule appointments for patients
- Change dressings on wounds.
- Inventory and order medical emergency supplies monthly and ensure all equipment is in proper working order.
- Must be willing to travel between the Bloomfield and Cromwell locations
Job Type: Full-time
- Primary job location to be Cromwell, CT and Bloomfield, CT.
- Daytime and Evening availability required
Experience Requirements
- One (1) year of dermatology experience, preferred
- One (1) year of surgical procedures experience, preferred
- Experience utilizing an electronic health record, preferred
License:
- RN or LPN (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
License/Certification:
- nursing license (Preferred)
Work Location: In person