Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

California Skin Institute (CSI) is the largest and fastest growing private dermatology practice in California offering an unwavering commitment to excellence in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology and plastic surgery.

We have one of the most state-of-the-art and comprehensive skin-based service lines nationally including laser, light, radio-frequency, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery techniques, Medicare-approved surgery centers and a full-service dermatopathology laboratory.

Come join our team as we innovate both in the clinical setting and in practice operations!

As our mission is safe patient care, we require all our employees to be vaccinated as such vaccinations are available, and subject to the narrow exceptions provided by applicable law.

Position Summary

Provide nursing support for a wide variety of general and cosmetic dermatology surgical procedures.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for providing medical or surgical nursing care to patients in an outpatient surgical clinic
• Administer medications prescribed by physicians
• Perform medical procedures as directed by a physician
• Provide care to patients before and after surgery
• Oversee and guide employees that are under his / her supervision
• Respond to the wide variety of medical and surgical problems patients may experience while admitted surgical facility
• Administer intravenous (IV) fluids, dispense medications, coordinate medical records, and chart patient progress
• Measure and record vital signs, change dressings, help with physical therapy and other treatments
• Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team, such as doctors and laboratory technicians
• Review current surgery schedule each day and prepare the OR suite with supplies and equipment
• Evaluate facility compliance and readiness for Accreditation Survey and assist during surveys
• Monitoring and tracking daily, weekly and monthly surgery center logs
• Admits patient according to the facilities policy and procedure
• Maintains and demonstrates safe medication practices
• Demonstrates proper infection control procedures
• Assures the patient and / or family understands procedure to be performed
• Completes Pre-Operative, Intra-Operative, and Post-Operative functions and records
• Provides for patient safety by assuring a safe environment
• Sets priorities to facilitate the flow of patients efficiently
• Makes preoperative and postoperative patient phone calls
• Reviews pre-admission information. Notifies physician of any abnormal values or insufficient reports
• Administers and charts medications as ordered by the physician, reinforces and clarifies physician instructions and explanation of procedures to patient and family
• Maintains a positive and professional ambulatory surgery center environment by interacting with all persons in a considerate, helpful and courteous manner
• Ensures that all documentation, including but not limited to, History & Physical summary, operative consent, pre-op information form, allergy report, and proper lab work is in order before the patient is admitted to the operative suite
• Notifies the anesthesiologist, CRNA and Surgeon of any concerns arising from the admission procedure
• Follows all policies & procedures established by the practice in order to assure quality care to the patients
• Communicates with nursing staff and other health care team members any information which aides in the overall care of the patient

Qualifications :

• Previous surgical experience
• Familiar with surgery center accreditation
• Physician Office, Dermatology or Plastic Surgeon industry experience a plus
• Experience with Nextech software a plus
• Must be licensed in the State as an R.N. and have current ACLS
• Surgery experience (pre-operative, intra-operative, post-operative)
• Familiar with surgery center accreditation
• Dermatology or Plastic Surgery experience a plus
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records

Benefits and Perks

We value our employees' time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive pay in addition to a benefits package including :

• Medical Health Insurance
• Vision & dental plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• 401 (K)
• Generous paid time off
• Growth and development opportunities
• Recognition Program
• And much more!

It is the policy of California Skin Institute to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, family status (including pregnancy), marital status, military status, sensory, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, or any other factor protected by local, state or federal law, and to prohibit harassment or retaliation based on any of these factors.