Registered Nurse (RN) - Dermatology

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Winston Salem, NC

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides dermatology nursing care using the nursing process, from assessment and planning through implementation and evaluation. The role engages patients and families across the continuum of care, monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence outcomes. The nurse promotes safety, evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, and may administer medications, treatments, and therapies according to clinical protocols.

The position supports professional governance and quality initiatives, communicates effectively with the care team, delegates appropriately, maintains accurate and timely EHR documentation, and pursues continuing professional development. The nurse practices ethically, respects interdisciplinary roles, and provides care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs. The role may require floating to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Active, unrestricted registered nurse multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided.
• Typically requires 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
• Time-management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements, including frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting; lifting and supporting 35 pounds; pushing or pulling with 30 pounds of force; and performing a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures.
• Ability to maneuver foot pedals and perform physical safety interventions, including patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Engage in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care while engaging patients and families.
• Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team.
• Promote a culture of safety and evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely according to clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
• Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflict, foster collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
• Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
• Follow the ANA Code of Ethics, make ethical decisions, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Delegate appropriately to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Maintain accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area as needed.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Competitive compensation, with potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed