RN Dermatology - Per Diem (shm)
Job posting number: #245893 (Ref:R43155)
Job Description
We are hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) at Starling Physicians, a VillageMD company!
Essential Job functions:
- Provide patient education and injection teaching for initiation of biologic therapies
- Administer biologic medications (subcutaneous injections)
- Perform localized numbing for office surgeries and procedures
- Execute lightbox and photodynamic therapy treatments
- Perform suture removals
- Perform wound checks and provide wound care as appropriate
- Application and evaluation of allergy testing
- Reconstitute and draw up Botox
- Manage inventory of medication samples
- Discuss lab and pathology results per provider instruction
- Utilize Epic for patient scheduling per departmental guidelines
- Monitor nurse schedule and efficiently execute patient visits
- Utilize EMA to place lab orders, send referrals, pend prescription refills, and document patient visits, tasks, and phone calls
- Review and update medication list, allergies, and medical history in EMA
- Appropriately triage patient calls and document View Orignal JOB on: nursingjobs.siteaccordingly
- Order relevant medical supplies in conjunction with other office staff
- Collect and accurately label lab specimens according to departmental guidelines (biopsies and cultures; no blood draws)
General Job functions:
- Deliver direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with Starling Physicians policy
- Appropriately adhere to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste
- Effectively communicate problems, concerns, or issues to the leads or office manager appropriately and promptly.
- Demonstrate flexibility with various work schedules
- Perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy
- Demonstrate the ability to problem solve, think critically, and prioritize tasks
- Use of standard office equipment (phone, fax, copy machine, scanner, email/voicemail)
- Use of standard office technology (Windows based computer, I-Pad)
- Other duties as required
Physical Job Requirements:
- Ability to maneuver carts or other wheeled devices
- Dexterity of hands and fingers
- Maintain balance while bending and/or reaching
- Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).
Environmental Risks:
- Chemicals, chemotherapy, and fumes
- Loud noises
- Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen
- Sharps
- Latex
- Combative Patients/Visitors
Blood-borne Pathogens:
- Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, or tissue specimens
- Contact with patients or patient specimens
- Unplanned or unexpected exposure
Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:
- Associates degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred
- CT Nursing License and BLS certification required
- 0-1 years experience. 2-4 years experience preferred
- Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Experience with Epic preferred. Experience with EMA preferred
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