RN - Dermatology, Prior Authorizations
About The Position
The Ambulatory Nurse provides healthcare to individuals, families, and communities within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing. The role uses a systematic nursing approach incorporating assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The position requires six months of in-office training in Champaign, Illinois, before transitioning to a permanent schedule of four days remote and one day in the office. The nurse coordinates care for patients from age 0 to 150 with skin-care concerns, including skin cancer and acne; provides education about newly diagnosed skin conditions and treatments such as Accutane and biologic medications; obtains prior authorizations for dermatology medications and works with specialty pharmacies; administers intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications; and performs telephone triage. The role also assists with in-office procedures such as skin biopsies, including local anesthetic administration and pre- and post-procedure education and care.
Requirements
- Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.
- College diploma in Nursing (required).
Responsibilities
- Provide and facilitate competent healthcare for patients and families in the area of practice.
- Ensure adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice.
- Ensure care documentation is complete and accurate.
- Provide health and wellness education to individuals and groups.
- Act as a preceptor and support the development of staff and healthcare students.
- Provide leadership for initiatives intended to improve care quality or clinical outcomes.
- Assist the Nursing Supervisor/coordinator with developing departmental standing orders.
- Explain procedures to patients and provide comfort, support, safety, and confidentiality during care.
- Perform advanced nursing activities, which may include assisting with procedures using local anesthetic.
- Coordinate care for patients ages 0–150 with skin-care issues, including skin cancer and acne.
- Educate patients in the office about newly diagnosed skin conditions and medications, including Accutane and biologic medications.
- Obtain prior authorizations for dermatology medications and work with specialty pharmacies.
- Administer intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications.
- Perform telephone triage for acute and chronic patients ages 0–150.
- Assist with in-office procedures such as skin biopsies, including local anesthetic administration and pre-procedure and post-care education.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
