LPN/RN - Dermatology

## General Summary of Duties

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 Qualifications and Expectations

**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

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• | - 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 |