LPN/RN - Dermatology

Christie Clinic's department of Dermatology is seeking a full-time LPN/RN at the University clinic between Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm or a flexible schedule of 4-10s from 7:00am-5:30pm, with no night or weekend requirements.

Duties include the provision of professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices.

JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Administer prescribed medications, vaccines, injections, treatment, suture removals, etc. in accordance with nursing standards and as directed by provider. 

• Prepare equipment and aid provider during treatment, procedures, examination and/or testing of the patient. 

• Observe, record and report patient’s condition and reaction to medication and/or treatment to provider. 

• Act as a liaison between the patient and provider regarding complaints, concerns.

• Advise patients of labs/pathology reports and book appropriate follow up/treatment appointments.

• Provide patient education on medications, skin conditions, wound care, pathology/lab results, etc.

• Demonstrate the ability to respond to triage calls using nursing assessment.

• Assist providers in procedures; such as biopsies, excisions, and closures.

• Monitor patients during procedures and provide after care.

• Complete worklist in timely manner.

• Manage nurse alert cart, attend nurse alert meetings and respond to nurse alerts, as needed

• Assist with the flow of patient appointments.

• Implement and nurture continuous quality improvement within and across the department.

• Capable of administering high risk medications/anesthetizing skin prior to procedures.

• Ability to collaborate with multiple providers and carry out orders.

• Perform related work as required.

• Track melanoma patients and post-transplant patients, report findings to co-coordinators

• Management of department medications including versed and medication fridge

• Assist in training new LPN/RN employees and report progress to co-coordinators

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing or practical nursing

• Evidence of annual completion of health related courses and/or seminars with a certificate and/or CEU’s

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional or practical nursing experience       

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE: 

• Possession of an Illinois State Registered Nurse License or Practical Nursing License

• CPR Certification

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 75 pounds.  Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a clinical/surgical setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids and other waste common to a health care environment.  Ionizing radiation and medicinal preparations are also common.  Requirements may include working irregular hours.

PAY AND BENEFITS:

The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria. 

We also offer a substantial benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday, Birthday)

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• 401k Plan

• Medical Flexible Spending Account

• Health Insurance

• Group Term Life Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Identity Theft Protection

• Vision Insurance

• Long Term Disability

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance