Registered Nurse - Plastics

U.S. Dermatology Partners; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Dermatology Partners seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver prescribed medical treatment and personal care in a surgical clinic. Responsibilities include nurse visits, injectable procedures, chart prep, patient interviews, and education under clinical supervision.

The role requires accurate documentation, sterile technique, OSHA and HIPAA compliance, and readiness for potential emergencies in a surgical/ASC environment.

Qualifications

• One year plastic surgery experience preferred.
• One year surgical procedures experience preferred.
• One year injection procedures experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prep patient charts and interview patients; document history.
• Explain procedures to patients to gain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
• Educate patients and families according to provider instructions.
• Answer calls; document instructions in the chart.
• Maintain sterile rooms and equipment; sterilize instruments.
• Assist in exam and surgical procedures; pass instruments.
• Administer medications as directed; monitor patient response.
• Document all procedures accurately and timely.
• Follow OSHA and universal precautions; HIPAA guidelines.
• Provide injector capacity duties including dermal fillers and neurotoxins.

Skills

Surgical equipment operation

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Professional communication

English proficiency

Sterile technique

Microsoft Office

Job description

SECTION 1: Job Summary (Summary of the basic functions of the position)Registered Nurse who provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients inclinic with a focus on surgical procedures. Additional responsibilities to include Nurse Visits andinjectable procedures under the clinical supervision of a licensed medical provider; assists in examinationand treatment of patients under direction of Physician by performing the following duties:SECTION 2: Duties and Responsibilities (Responsibilities necessary to accomplish job functions)Ensures that all patients charts have been prepped prior to the visitInterviews patients, takes patients' history, and records all information on patients' charts.Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension. Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient.Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by provider, including patient and family instruction, includes verbal care instructions, pamphlets, instruction sheets, etc.Responds to patients’ telephone calls and gives instructions from provider, documents all telephone calls with patients in chart.Accurately records all pertinent information in patients’ chart timelyResponds to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol by having knowledge of equipment and supplies and is familiar with their locationMaintains examination and surgical suite(s), cleans rooms after each patient, and sterilizes equipment.Inventories all medical supplies, maintains appropriate supply inventory in examination and surgical suite(s), stocks examination rooms and surgical suite(s) with all needed equipment and supplies.Maintains solutions by expiration date, restocks examination room(s) and surgical suite(s) with solutions.Adheres to all OSHA regulations and universal precautions, including waste and sharps disposal. Maintains knowledge of OSHA regulations and use of universal precautions as appropriateAdheres to all safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service.Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization. Additional responsibilities in a surgical (ASC) capacity:Serve as a patient advocate during patient exam and treatmentEnsure proper consent forms are obtained prior to preparing a patient for treatmentPrepare and administer medications as directed by a physician following safety protocol of right dose, right patient, right route, right drug and noting expiration dateRemains present in the OR with the patient until recovery and discharge guidelines have been met-see corresponding policiesPrepares patient(s) for physical exam/surgery by:Properly identify the patient and cross check it with the chart and name bandOperative consent obtainedPhoto consent obtainedVital signs obtainedAdminister medications as directed by physicianProper documentation of any controlled substancesPrepare the surgical sitePlacement of sterile drapesAssists provider(s) as needed with patient care, including physical exam/surgery; hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed.Sets up examination rooms and surgical suite(s) for appropriate procedures, assembles and uses such equipment as electrocautery, lasers, and other equipment as needed.Inspects sterile items prior to opening and lay supplies out on sterile field in an organized mannerDresses wounds as instructed by provider.Draws up medications that are to be used on sterile field following safety protocol of right dose, right patient, right route, expiration date – done in cooperation with and in the presence of a provider.Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or Physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.Assist physician with surgical procedure while maintaining sterile fieldAssess the patient’s condition throughout the surgery according to intraoperative and postoperative monitoring policies and notify physician of any indication of distress.Additional responsibilities in an injector capacity:Performs the following procedures according to established protocols:NeurotoxinsDermal fillersDevelops a treatment plan for each patientSale of services and productsMaintains inventory-tracking system for all injectableServe as a patient advocate during patient exam and treatmentEnsure proper consent forms are obtained prior to preparing a patient for treatmentPrepare and administer medications as directed by a physician following safety protocol of right dose, right patient, right route, right drug and noting expiration dateExplain treatment procedures, medicationsResponsible for cleaning room and medical equipment in between each patient and at the end of the day.Correctly disposes of infection waste and biohazard materialsGreet patients arriving at office or clinic.Performs accurate documentation of all procedures in a timely mannerBe prepared for potential emergencies by having knowledge of equipment and supplies and is familiar with their locationAdheres to all safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service.Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization.SECTION 3: Experience RequirementsOne (1) year of plastic surgery experience, preferredOne (1) year of surgical procedures experience, preferredOne (1) year of injection procedures experience, preferredSECTION 4: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities RequirementsSkills in operating complicated surgical equipment and instruments.Thorough knowledge of medical terminology and sterile technique, required.Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliableManagement and organizational skills to support the leadership of this functionAbility to follow or provide verbal & written instructions with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretationsInterpersonal skills to support customer service, functional, and team mate support needsAble to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writingMathematical and/or analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem solvingBasic to intermediate computer operationProficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and OutlookSpecialty knowledge of systems relating to job functionKnowledge of state and federal regulations for this position; general understanding of HIPAA guidelinesSECTION 5: Supervisory Responsibilities:This position has no supervisory responsibilities.