Mohs Surgery Nurse LPN/RN

Lenahan Dermatology PLLC; East Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Lenahan Dermatology PLLC in East Amherst, NY seeks a Mohs Surgery Nurse (LPN/RN) for a part-time role (24–32 hours/week). You will work with the Mohs surgeon to provide comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-operative nursing care, including vitals, patient education, and wound care. A NY license is required and 2+ years in dermatology or surgical nursing is preferred.

The position emphasizes teamwork, precise documentation, and compassionate patient interaction in a fast-paced dermatology setting.

Qualifications

• Current New York State RN or LPN license required.
• 2+ years of dermatology, surgical, or procedural nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for Mohs surgery by reviewing medical history, medications, allergies, and other pertinent clinical information.
• Educate patients regarding surgical procedures, expectations, wound care, medication, and post-operative instructions.
• Obtain and record vital signs and other important patient information.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after the procedure, recognizing and reporting changes in patient condition.
• Prepare and organize surgical instruments, supplies, medication and equipment.
• Prepare procedure rooms and maintain sterile surgical technique.
• Administer local anesthesia to the surgical site prior to cases, ensuring accurate dosage and proper technique under surgeon supervision.
• Assist Mohs surgeon during surgical procedures and anticipate surgeon needs to promote efficient surgical flow and patient care.
• Administer medications and treatments as permitted by licensure and surgeon orders.
• Apply surgical dressings and assist with wound care and post-operative bandaging.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Compassion

Education

New York State RN or LPN license

Job description

MOHS SURGERY NURSE (LPN/RN)

JOB PURPOSE: To provide specialized nursing care for patients undergoing Mohs surgery and other dermatologic surgical procedures; working closely with the Mohs surgeon and medical team, ensuring exceptional patient care before, during and after surgery.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare patients for Mohs surgery by reviewing medical history, medications, allergies, and other pertinent clinical information
• Educate patients regarding surgical procedures, expectations, wound care, medication, and post-operative instructions
• Obtain and record vital signs and other important patient information
• Monitor patients before, during, and after the procedure, recognizing and reporting changes in patient condition
• Prepare and organize surgical instruments, supplies, medication and equipment
• Prepare procedure rooms and maintain sterile surgical technique
• Administer local anesthesia to the surgical site prior to cases, ensuring accurate dosage and proper technique under surgeon supervision
• Assist Mohs surgeon during surgical procedures and anticipate surgeon needs to promote efficient surgical flow and patient care
• Administer medications and treatments as permitted by licensure and surgeon orders
• Apply surgical dressings and assist with wound care and post-operative bandaging
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS AND QUALITIES

The Mohs Surgery Nurse needs to have a strong sense of teamwork, showing compassion and respect for the patients and other staff members. Attention to detail and excellent communication and problem-solving skills are also required to ensure our commitment to the positive outcomes of all patients.

Current New York State RN or LPN license required. 2+ years of experience in dermatology, surgical, or procedural nursing preferred.

HOURS OF WORK AND WORK REQUIREMENTS

This is a part-time position, requiring 24 to 32 hours a week. Shifts are typically 8 hours a day, 3 to 4 days a week. HIPAA and bloodborne pathogen training and certification are offered on site. Mohs Surgery Nurses are not typically required, if ever, to lift any materials greater than 20 pounds.