RN - Dermatology
Carle Health•Champaign, IL
About The Position
The Ambulatory Nurse uses a systematic nursing approach that incorporates assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse provides healthcare to individuals, families, and communities within the RN scope of practice defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing. In dermatology, the role supports patients of all ages with skin care concerns and assists with in-office procedures and medication management.
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.
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 documentation of care 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.
- Lead initiatives designed to improve quality of care or clinical outcomes.
- Assist the Nursing Supervisor/coordinator with developing departmental standing orders.
- Explain procedures to patients and provide comfort, support, safety, and confidentiality.
- Perform advanced nursing activities, including assisting with procedures using local anesthetic.
- Coordinate care for patients ages 0–150 with skin care issues, including skin cancer and acne.
- Provide in-office education about newly diagnosed skin conditions and treatments, 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- and post-procedure education and care.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
