Registered Nurse - Jefferson Hills, Clairton, PA

QualDerm Partners Jefferson Hills, PA, US

This position is based in Clairton but requires travel to our Pittsburgh office.

QualDerm Partners is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team in Clairton, PA. At QualDerm Partners, we’re committed to being the nation’s premier source for comprehensive skin and aesthetics wellness. Our mission is to support patients’ lifetime wellness journeys with unmatched care across dermatology, skin cancer treatment, cosmetics, and plastic surgery.

As a Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care, contributing to our commitment to excellence, and being a part of a talented team dedicated to creating a standout patient experience. If you are passionate about skin and aesthetics wellness and are eager to work in a supportive and collaborative environment, this is the opportunity for you. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of our patients, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care as they navigate their wellness journeys. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients as we continue to expand our footprint in the hospital and healthcare industry, elevating the standard of care in our communities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Escort patients to the exam rooms and document their history, medications, and visit information prior to exam with provider into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Scribing information for the dermatologist
Assist provider to maintain a good workflow and meet expectations of patients in relation to being on time.
Providing post op wound care to patients
Drawing blood and suture removal
Assisting providers with clinical procedures and surgeries.
Responsible for patient education including handing out educational pamphlets, giving verbal instructions, explaining specialty pharmacy information, medications, products, procedures, post-operative wound care instructions, and answering patient questions.
Assist with procedures and administer injections/local anesthesia per provider instructions.
Answering phone calls, voicemails, telephone triage, and patient clinical questions.
Review medical history and counsel patients regarding their clinical status and need for further evaluation or treatment.
Prepares patients for examination and treatment by escorting them from the waiting area to the exam room. Takes patient’s history (HPI), determines chief complaint, verifies their medical and surgical histories, current medications, etc., and takes vital signs if applicable.
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
Prior to surgery, reviews and completes required surgical documents prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondence and determines needed services per practice protocol.
Prior to patient visit, confers with Medical Provider regarding any incomplete patient tests/consults or other incomplete orders.
Responds to patient communications. Contacts patients regarding test results and schedules further surgical treatment(s).
Gives injections, assists with examinations and office procedures as needed; and provides other patient care services as directed by the Medical Providers.
Performs suture removals as directed by the Medical Providers.
Effectively uses EMR system to document patient records using proper English grammar, spelling, and syntax.
Verifies all patient/specimen information corresponds with tissue specimen(s). Records tissue specimen(s) and enters them into log.
Assist with exams, biopsies, surgeries, and excisions. Assist with bringing up pictures on iPad and drawing blood.
Assisting with Mohs (previous experience not required)

Locations:

575 Coal Valley Road, Suite 360 Clairton, PA 15025
5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 303 Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Must have 2 years or more of recent clinical experience
Dermatology experience is a plus
Graduate of accredited nursing program
Active state RN license and in good standing
Current BLS Certification
Current ACLS required within 90 days of employment

Benefits of joining Qualderm Partners:

Competitive Pay – Attractive compensation to reward your hard work
Comprehensive Health Coverage – Includes Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to keep you covered
Generous 401(k) Plan – Company matches 100% of the first 3%, plus 50% of the next 2%, with immediate vesting
Paid Time Off (PTO) – Accrue PTO from day one, plus enjoy 6 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays each year
Company-Paid Life Insurance – Peace of mind with basic life coverage, with the option for additional plans
Disability Protection – Short-term and long-term disability coverage to protect you in unexpected circumstances
Additional Wellness Plans – Accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection plans for extra security
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Access confidential support for personal or work-related challenges
Exclusive Employee Discounts – Save on products and services with special discounts just for you
Referral Bonus Program – Earn bonuses by referring qualified candidates to join the team

QualDerm Partners is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States in a full-time basis.

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