Registered Nurse - Dermatology

Summit Health • Montclair, NJ

21h • $40 - $50

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides patient support and communication and helps facilitate an exceptional patient experience that builds satisfaction, trust, and organizational loyalty. The role includes welcoming and preparing patients for appointments, explaining relevant visit information and scheduled services, and carrying out clinical and administrative patient-care activities. The posting describes the position as dermatology nursing, although its job description refers to the Medical Assistant when describing some patient preparation and communication duties.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Phlebotomy experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers is required within 90 days of employment.
• Self-motivated, energetic, and able to work autonomously.
• Detail-oriented and committed to providing safe patient care.
• Results-oriented, with a bias for action and drive to achieve superior outcomes.
• Flexible, solution-oriented, and comfortable in an evolving environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative team player.
• Service-oriented, supportive of others, and optimistic in resolving issues.
• Respectful and able to engender trust.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers preferred.
• Experience in primary care, family practice, internal medicine, urgent care, or an emergency room preferred.
• Spanish-speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate kindness and compassion in all patient interactions.
• Prepare and administer oral (PO), intramuscular (IM), and intradermal (ID) medications as directed by the Provider, following the Rights of Vaccine or Medication Administration.
• Perform point-of-care laboratory tests, EKGs as ordered or indicated, suture and staple removal, dressing changes, and other patient-care activities.
• Collect and document vital signs, histories, and screenings.
• Instruct patients regarding medications and diet.
• Authorize prescription refills as directed.
• Prepare patients, rooms, and supplies for visits or examinations.
• Perform phlebotomy and correctly process specimens.
• Clean and maintain treatment rooms and equipment.
• Perform quality controls and equipment checks.
• Provide clear communication about relevant and required visit information and scheduled services.

Benefits

• 401(k) program with company match.
• Health benefits package, including medical, dental, life, disability, vision, and flexible spending account coverage.
• Paid parental leave.
• Pre-tax savings on commuter expenses.
• Generous paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED