Registered Nurse- Dermatology

Overview

At Mercyhealth Walworth we are committed to clinical excellence and patient-centered care, supported by a dedicated, multidisciplinary team. Our clinics offer the unique opportunity to work in a close-knit, rural environment with an onsite and supportive leadership team.

Provides compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to patients in a clinical setting, supporting the Mercyhealth nursing mission, practice values and strategic plan. May include variable shifts, weekends, holiday and/or on-call hours. Performs other duties as assigned including floating to various units based on identified needs and clinical competency.

The Dermatology Clinical Assistant / Registered Nurse supports the dermatologist in providing high-quality medical and cosmetic dermatologic care. This position involves assisting with clinical procedures such as biopsies, excisions, and injections, as well as performing or assisting with cosmetic and laser treatments. The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, and able to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in a fast-paced clinical environment.

• Prepare patients and treatment rooms for dermatologic procedures.
• Assist the physician with medical procedures, including:
  • Skin biopsies
  • Excisions
  • Cryotherapy
  • Intralesional and cosmetic injections
• Administer injections as directed by the physician (e.g., local anesthesia, intralesional, or cosmetic injectables).
• Apply and remove dressings, sutures, and wound care materials.
• Document procedures, treatments, and patient interactions accurately in the medical record.
• Perform or assist with cosmetic treatments such as chemical peels, microneedling, and light-based therapies.
• Operate and maintain laser and energy-based devices (training provided).
• Educate patients on pre- and post-procedure care and answer questions about cosmetic treatments.
• Greet and prepare patients for evaluation and procedures.
• Obtain and document medical histories and treatment consents.
• Provide patient education on diagnoses, medications, and home care instructions.
• Support the provider in maintaining a high standard of safety and patient satisfaction.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• OR
• Associate Diploma in Nursing (ADN)/Diploma RN with a signed BSN Agreement
• OR
• ADN/Diploma RN with 5 years of RN experience
• OR
• ADN with Professional Nursing Certification
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience required

• Licensed as an RN in state of practice
• Approved CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days
• Other certification per department requirements (e.g., ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP)

• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.
• Competitive Compensation:
  Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.
• Paid Time Off:
  Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.
• Career Advancement:
  Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.
• Employee Wellbeing:
  Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.
• Additional Benefits:
  Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.