Clinical Nurse

About the role

We are seeking a Clinical Nurse who will serve as part of a comprehensive team of health care professionals providing high quality outpatient care in the Department of Dermatology, in medical, procedure and cosmetic clinics.

Responsibilities

• Works independently under the supervision of the physician to assess and treat phototherapy patients according to specific protocols and/or diseases.
• Communicates, consults and collaborates with other units/departments to assist in the comprehensive care of patients.
• Trirates and answers patient calls, and calls in prescriptions under the direction of a physician order.
• Ensures patient and physician calls are returned in a timely manner, and all patient interactions are documented appropriately in EPIC or as specified.
• Answers questions from patients regarding physician instructions, medications, prescription refills, biopsy results, and/or other aspects of clinical care.
• Functions as liaison between dermatologists, primary care providers, nurse case manager, inpatient personnel and health care professions in other specialties.
• Retrieves lab results, coordinates physician sign-off results, and calls patients with results according to clinical protocol.
• Provides crisis intervention as needed and triages complex cases; practices case management to ensure longitudinal care for patients and coordinates scheduling of complicated patient treatment courses within the divisions of Dermatology.
• Affords assistance and/or oversight in the preparation of materials and solutions related to specimen preparation for skin biopsies.
• Affords assistance and/or oversight in the clinic and during minor surgery and procedures including but not limited to biopsies, injections, laser treatments, excisions, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and photodynamic light therapy and phototherapy in accordance with Maryland Board of Nursing guidelines.
• Affords a major role in patient and staff teaching both in groups and individually.
• With other team members, affords counseling and support to patients seeking medical, procedural and cosmetic services.
• Affords assistance and/or oversight in the provision of training and/or competencies for staff.
• Maintains educational requirements relevant to this discipline to enhance self-development and improve the quality of patient care.
• Participates in ensuring a smooth operational clinic flow.
• Identifies barriers to service and creates solutions to ensure timely, safe, patient-centered care.
• Participates in ensuring compliance with The Joint Commission regulatory measure, lab certifications, and ambulatory site standards.

Requirements

• Individual must be a registered nurse, licensed in the State of Maryland or state where practicing.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Must maintain current licensure and certification during duration of employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Individual must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related discipline.
• Preferred Qualifications: Two years of clinical nursing experience within specialty or related area.