LPN/RN - Dermatology

Christie Clinic•Champaign, IL

2d•$23 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Christie Clinic's department of Dermatology is seeking a full-time LPN/RN at the University clinic. The role involves providing professional nursing care for clinic patients, following established standards and practices. The schedule is flexible, either Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm or a 4-10s schedule from 7:00 am-5:30 pm, with no night or weekend requirements.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing or practical nursing.
Evidence of annual completion of health related courses and/or seminars with a certificate and/or CEU’s.
Possession of an Illinois State Registered Nurse License or Practical Nursing License.
CPR Certification.

Nice To Haves

Professional or practical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Administer prescribed medications, vaccines, injections, treatment, suture removals, etc. in accordance with nursing standards and as directed by provider.
Prepare equipment and aid provider during treatment, procedures, examination and/or testing of the patient.
Observe, record and report patient’s condition and reaction to medication and/or treatment to provider.
Act as a liaison between the patient and provider regarding complaints, concerns.
Advise patients of labs/pathology reports and book appropriate follow up/treatment appointments.
Provide patient education on medications, skin conditions, wound care, pathology/lab results, etc.
Demonstrate the ability to respond to triage calls using nursing assessment.
Assist providers in procedures; such as biopsies, excisions, and closures.
Monitor patients during procedures and provide after care.
Complete worklist in timely manner.
Manage nurse alert cart, attend nurse alert meetings and respond to nurse alerts, as needed.
Assist with the flow of patient appointments.
Implement and nurture continuous quality improvement within and across the department.
Capable of administering high risk medications/anesthetizing skin prior to procedures.
Ability to collaborate with multiple providers and carry out orders.
Perform related work as required.
Track melanoma patients and post-transplant patients, report findings to co-coordinators.
Management of department medications including versed and medication fridge.
Assist in training new LPN/RN employees and report progress to co-coordinators.