Registered Nurse, Plastics

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides skilled nursing care and patient support within a plastic surgery clinic. The RN works closely with plastic surgeons, advanced practice providers, and the clinical team to deliver safe, high-quality, and compassionate care. This role involves pre-operative and post-operative patient education, clinical support during in-office procedures, coordination of care, and ensuring an exceptional patient experience.

Essential Functions

• Provide direct patient care in the clinic, including assessments, vital signs, medication administration, and wound/dressing care.
• Educate patients and families on pre- and post-operative instructions, recovery expectations, and treatment plans.
• Perform pre-operative assessments, coordinate necessary testing, and assist with patient preparation.
• Deliver post-operative care, including monitoring for complications and managing drains or dressings.
• Assist surgeons with in-office procedures (e.g., minor surgical interventions, injections).
• Document all patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Complete and process patient paperwork, including FMLA forms, ensuring accurate submission to the appropriate parties.
• Submit surgeon’s orders (e.g., anesthesia, antibiotics) to hospitals prior to patient appointments and surgeries to ensure readiness on the day of surgery.
• Maintain patient rooms, including restocking supplies and communicating supply needs to management.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention protocols, sterile techniques, and surgical clinic standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of plastic surgery procedures, including pre-operative and post-operative care, wound management, and patient education.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills to identify complications and support safe patient outcomes.
• Knowledge of infection prevention, sterile technique, and patient safety standards in a surgical clinic setting.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills to manage patient care, testing, documentation, and surgical preparation.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills to support patient education and deliver an exceptional patient experience.

Education & Experience

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee is required.
• BLS certification required or must be obtained within three months of hire.
• A minimum of two years of nursing experience is required; with at least one year in a surgical, plastic surgery, dermatology, or outpatient clinic setting preferred.
• Knowledge of surgical and aesthetic procedures, wound care, and post-operative recovery processes.
• Strong communication and patient education skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, or sitting may be required during clinic hours.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally assist with positioning or transferring patients.
• Requires manual dexterity and hand–eye coordination to operate clinical equipment and assist with procedures.
• Ability to see, hear, and communicate clearly to assess patient needs and respond appropriately.
• Must be able to bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks as necessary in a clinical environment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.