Dermatology Nurse

MFM Health•Danvers, MA

4d•$38 - $44

About The Position

MFM Health is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and organized Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join its Dermatology Team in a part-time role working two days per week, Mondays and Wednesdays. The position focuses primarily on patient triage, surgical scheduling, and coordination of dermatologic care. The nurse collaborates with dermatology providers and clinical staff to facilitate timely treatment, patient communication, and continuity of care, and provides supplemental clinical and procedural support to Medical Assistants and other clinical staff as needed. The role includes responding to patient calls and messages, assessing and escalating clinical concerns according to nursing scope and protocols, coordinating treatment plans and follow-up, and educating patients. It also involves scheduling dermatologic surgeries and procedures, coordinating referrals, maintaining documentation in Athenahealth, communicating results under provider direction, and assisting with clinical procedures and departmental workflows. The position pays $38–$44 per hour, commensurate with experience. MFM Health describes a collaborative, patient-centric workplace and offers professional development opportunities and a benefits package that includes discretionary paid time off and a 401(k) plan with employer match.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current, unrestricted Massachusetts RN or LPN license.
Prior outpatient clinical nursing experience.
Current BLS certification or ability to obtain it within the required timeframe.
Strong clinical assessment, patient communication, and organizational skills.
Experience with electronic medical records and patient scheduling.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with providers and clinical staff.
Availability to work two days per week, Mondays and Wednesdays.

Nice To Haves

Dermatology or procedural experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to patient calls and messages about symptoms, medications, wound concerns, and post-procedure care.
Assess and appropriately escalate clinical concerns in accordance with nursing scope of practice and established protocols.
Collaborate with dermatology providers to coordinate treatment plans, referrals, and follow-up care.
Educate patients about treatments, medications, wound care, and post-procedure instructions.
Coordinate scheduling for dermatologic surgeries, biopsies, and other procedures.
Communicate with patients, providers, and outside specialty offices to facilitate appointments and referrals.
Provide pre-procedure instructions and coordinate necessary follow-up.
Track outstanding scheduling needs to support timely patient care.
Work with dermatology providers, Medical Assistants, and administrative staff to support efficient patient care.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Athenahealth electronic medical record.
Assist with communicating pathology and test results under provider direction and established protocols.
Support departmental workflows and patient service initiatives.
Provide additional clinical assistance to Medical Assistants and other clinical staff as needed.
Assist with patient preparation, examinations, biopsies, minor procedures, wound care, and dressing changes within the applicable nursing scope of practice.
Support procedure room preparation, equipment readiness, and infection prevention protocols.
Perform authorized nursing interventions and administer ordered treatments as appropriate.